What is an Orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dentist who has undergone special training to treat facial and dental anomalies like malocclusions (an abnormality in the alignment of the upper and/or lower teeth), similar to medical doctors that choose to specialize in fields like neurology and endocrinology. Something that many people don’t know is that all orthodontists are dentists, […]
What Is the Difference Between Invisalign and Invisalign Teen?
Invisalign and Invisalign Teen are two different products. The differences between the two might not be significant to the casual observer, but it is important to know the differences between Invisalign and Invisalign Teen when considering orthodontic treatment in Redwood City, CA. Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park and Dr. Lesley Samuels and the team at Palo-Alto Orthodontics […]
Five Questions to Ask at an Orthodontic Consultation
What questions should I ask? For folks who want to improve the appearance of their smile, the effectiveness of their bite, and/or their overall oral and dental health, feeling in charge of their orthodontic treatment decisions and feeling prepared for their initial consultation is important. During your initial consultation with Palo Alto Orthodontics, Dr. Jenny […]
How Does Invisalign Work?
Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park, Dr. Lesley Samuels and the team at Palo Alto Orthodontics prescribe and treat their patients near Redwood City, CA with Invisalign clear aligner trays more and more these days. Invisalign has quickly gained popularity and become one of the top orthodontic treatments around the world. Invisalign is the clear alternative to braces.
Can I Play Sports with a Mouthguard When I Get Braces?
Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park, Dr. Lesley Samuels and the team at Palo Alto Orthodontics recommends to their patients who play sports that they wear a mouthguard so that their braces stay protected during their activity. Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park and Dr. Lesley Samuels believe it is important for all his patients to know exactly what mouthguards do […]
Besides Braces, What Else Does An Orthodontist Do?
Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park, Dr. Lesley Samuels and the team at Palo Alto Orthodontics near Redwood City, CA offer their patients a variety of orthodontic treatment approaches that help ensure the best possible treatment outcomes. When someone mentions orthodontics or an orthodontist, people’s minds often race to images of a mouth full of traditional metal braces. […]
Why Get Invisalign As An Adult
For adults, orthodontic treatment with traditional braces may not be a treatment option. Braces are obvious, can be uncomfortable, and require conscientious care. Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park DMD, MS and Lesley Samuels, DDS of Palo Alto Orthodontics in Palo Alto CA knows that nearly twenty percent of people wearing braces today are adults, and not all of them are obvious […]
Five Problems That Braces Can Correct
If you’re interested in orthodontic treatment with braces, Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park DMD, MS and Lesley Samuels, DDS and the team at Palo Alto Orthodontics near Mountain View, CA provide complete information to their patients considering treatment with braces. If you are curious if braces can help you achieve your orthodontic treatment care goals, here are five common […]
How Do I Know if I Chose the Right Orthodontist?
If you’re seeking an orthodontist for you or your child, then don’t make a commitment too quickly; every orthodontist is different. Some may prefer to use a specific treatment plan over others, and some may charge their patients more for treatments more than other orthodontists do.
Tips for Choosing an Invisalign Provider
Most of us are not born with that red-carpet-ready celebrity smile. In fact, most well-known celebrities are not born with their red-carpet smiles either. However, that fantastic smile is now within reach near Menlo Park CA with the help Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park DMD, MS and Lesley Samuels, DDS and the team at Palo Alto Orthodontics.
Contact Info
Call or Text:
650-327-2310
Email:
smile@paloaltoorthodontics.com
Fax:
650-999-0710
Address:
905 Middlefield Rd, Suite A
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: By appointment only