Are you prepared for braces? Straightening your teeth is a brilliant way to increase your chances for optimum oral health for the rest of your life. With straighter teeth, you can clean all areas of your mouth more easily, which greatly decreases your risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Take this fun quiz! You should contemplate attempting orthodontic treatment... read more »
Always make sure your braces are being kept in pristine condition. If you are looking to improve your oral health while wearing braces, it is important to continue practicing safe and effective oral hygiene techniques throughout your treatment. Caring for your braces is also important in ensuring they can continue doing their job effectively. For a basic rundown of potential... read more »
If you are looking for a lasting smile, you are not alone. Orthodontic care can give you the lasting results you are looking for if you are willing to listen to your doctor’s advice on adjusting your smile. However, knowing which kind of orthodontic treatment can work for you is half the battle, which is why our team here at... read more »
Even though orthodontic treatment can help you in a myriad of ways, you still need to take good care of your smile after your braces have been removed. That’s right. Your smile still needs regular care and maintenance. To help you keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape after you’ve removed your braces in Victorville, California, Dr. Michael Jacobsen... read more »
For those with crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, orthodontics is the answer. This can improve not only the appearance of your smile, but the health as well. Now that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, there are some things you should know about caring for your teeth and braces. Dental Hygiene with Braces Dental hygiene is a little more involved... read more »
Some people find that metal braces make them feel self-conscious about their appearance. One way to reduce this effect is to have your orthodontist, Dr. Michael Jacobsen, apply a ceramic glaze to the braces. Since it can be matched to your natural tooth enamel, the braces will be harder for the casual observer to notice. At the same time, this... read more »
Orthodontic treatment can be very beneficial. However, it can easily become inconvenient and unpleasant. So, to help you have the best orthodontic experience possible, our Jacobsen & Maleeh Orthodontics orthodontic team encourages you to keep your smile and oral health in tip-top shape and avoid these dental issues as much as possible: -Tooth decay: Your braces can make oral hygiene... read more »
Are you tired of hearing all of the horror stories involved with braces? Yeah, we are too. That is why our Jacobsen & Maleeh Orthodontics team is here to tell you how to have a positive relationship with your braces in Victorville, California. There are many things you can do to ensure a positive and successful orthodontic experience, and those... read more »
Even though your braces are made of artificial materials that are not vulnerable to the bacteria in your mouth, keeping up on oral hygiene will still be an important part of the alignment process. Inadequate oral hygiene can damage braces, promote tooth decay and increase the total amount of time it takes to effectively align your teeth. To aid in... read more »
At Jacobsen Orthodontics in Victorville, California, Dr. Michael Jacobsen and our team are pleased to offer Invisalign® aligners for our patients seeking a more attractive smile. If you have always wanted a straighter smile, but don’t want the inconvenience of wearing braces, you might be the perfect candidate for Invisalign. If you have wanted a straighter smile, but have... read more »