A Twin Block Functional Appliance is a two-part device worn inside the mouth to correct jaw malalignment. This device was developed in Scotland in the late 1970s and is very effective when worn and cared for properly.
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Now that you have finished active treatment and are enjoying your beautiful smile, you may be thinking your work is over. Think again! You are entering the most important phase of your treatment – LIFETIME RETENTION!
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Headgear is a very important part of treatment for patients like you. Good headgear wear (12-14 hours per day) reduces treatment time!
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A bad habit is sometimes something we do that we know about and have a hard time changing, but it can also be something we don’t know we do and do not know how to change. Your new appliance will help you to change your bad habit.
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Some words of guidance on what comes next following treatment.
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If you’re wondering how to tell if you or your child needs braces or any other orthodontic treatment, we’d love to shed a little light on the subject.
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Our team enjoys candy just as much as the next person, but knowing what we know about the potentially harmful and negative effects candy can have on teeth, we suggest staying away from candy when possible. This is why we’ve written out some helpful tips on how to limit your consumption of candy
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Check out our brand new COVID-19 Protocol Page, which has all the information our patients need to understand how we, at Stormberg Orthodontics, are trying to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
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Congratulations To Everyone! Here Are Our Class of 2020 Stormberg Scholarship Winners
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Cleaning and caring for your Invisalign takes time and dedication to make sure your trays do their job, but also to keep your teeth and dental health at it’s best. The Stormberg Orthodontics team put together the best habits to keep your Invisalign trays clean and your teeth cleaner.
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Typically, most people will associate poor oral hygiene and health with dental issues such as cavities and gum disease. While this isn’t wrong at all, the truth is that it can lead to problems with the rest of a person’s body as well. The mouth is essentially the window to the rest of the body
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On February 8th, our own La Mesa, CA board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Kurt Stormberg was honored with the School of Dentistry’s Alumni Merit Award during Creighton’s inaugural Evening of Honors celebration.
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Congratulations To Everyone! Here Are Our Class of 2020 Stormberg Scholarship Winners
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Stormberg Orthodontics is throwing our 20th annual patient appreciation party for past and current patients! Become apart of the Stormberg family!
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While you should aim to live life to the fullest during your getaway, your braces are unfortunately one thing that can’t be ignored for very long; they require constant, attentive care. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful list of how-to tips and tricks for braces care while you’re on vacation.
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