Have You Ever Wondered How Orthodontics Works?

Have You Ever Wondered How Orthodontics Works?Orthodontia may seem extremely complicated and sometimes overwhelming for some patients near Atherton, CA, but Palo Alto Orthodontics patients are treated to feel at ease throughout the entire treatment process.

We’ve created this cheat sheet that will help to answer any questions you may have about orthodontia near Atherton, CA:

  1. At what age should I or my child seek orthodontic treatment?

Dr. Jenny Yoo-Park says that this question has no right answer; every individual has a different set of teeth and different needs for orthodontic treatment near Atherton, CA. Palo Alto Orthodontics specializes in providing treatment to both children and adults. Palo Alto Orthodontics suggests a childhood examination at around age seven. This is the age when most of our teeth have all grown, and it allows Dr. Yoo and the team at Palo Alto Orthodontics to stay on top of any orthodontic issues before they become big issues!

  1. How do I know which kind of braces are right for me?

The answer to this is simple; you don’t have to know! When you come to our orthodontic office near Atherton, CA for an appointment, Dr. Yoo and the Palo Alto Orthodontics team will examine your mouth and evaluate what will need to be done in terms of length and complexity of the orthodontic treatment. Dr. Yoo will work with you to decide which kind of braces best suits your lifestyle. So don’t worry, Palo Alto Orthodontics will help figure out what is right for you and will give you the proper guidance for your orthodontics near Atherton, CA.

  1. Can I just get Invisalign from my dentist?

Recently, many dentists near Atherton, CA have started to offer orthodontic treatments with Invisalign. While working with your general dentist may seem like a more convenient option, it is a much better idea to get Invisalign from Palo Alto Orthodontics. Dr. Yoo is a certified orthodontist, which means straightening and realigning teeth is her specialty. Unlike a dentist, Dr. Yoo has seen many cases and treated all kinds of patients with Invisalign and other systems. This experience allows for better accuracy and outstanding results. Plus, the Palo Alto Orthodontics staff is here to help you integrate the Invisalign system into your lifestyle and make your orthodontics experience near Atherton, CA as enjoyable as possible.

Do you have more questions? Do you want to learn more about orthodontics? Do you just want somewhere to get started? We look forward to helping you pave the way to a better and brighter smile! Palo Alto Orthodontics near Atherton, CA is happy to help. To set up an appointment or for more information, call us at 650-327-2310.

Contact Info

Current Patient: 650-327-2310

New Patient: 650-844-0638

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