Going into any surgery can be scary. With any oral surgery, any patient should be prepared to mentally and physically. While this can seem overwhelming, you can take certain steps to ensure that your surgery goes smoothly. At Stormberg Orthodontics, we want all patients to feel as comfortable as they can before, during, and after jaw surgery.
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Invisalign is one of the most popular, innovative ways to straighten teeth, and is taking off among teenagers and adults alike because of its nearly invisible appearance, comfort, and reliability. Today Dr. Kurt Stormberg of Stormberg Orthodontics in La Mesa, CA answers parents’ frequently asked questions about Invisalign Teen
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Proper care for a non-removable oral appliance, such as a palatal expander, can take some extra time. But don’t worry! Stormberg Orthodontics has some tips and tricks to help anyone who is wearing rapid palatal expanders
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There are a few things parents can do to get their kids excited about their upcoming orthodontic journey. Our orthodontist in La Mesa recommends trying the following tactics to brighten your child’s mood about braces!
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Finally getting your braces off is exciting. After a long time, you are able to see your teeth again. And while you can celebrate this achievement, it’s important to know that treatment is not over. Retention is one of the most important phases of orthodontic treatment.
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Misaligned teeth don’t always mess up a beautiful smile; some malocclusions can be more subtle, hidden behind other teeth, or they can even be endearing to some people. But even if your misaligned teeth don’t keep you from smiling, they can cause a lot of problems later on in life, which can be both expensive and painful to fix.
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Whether you choose braces or Invisalign, perfecting your smile will be a multi-stage process, and your retainer will make all the difference. Check out these reasons why retainers are important after braces.
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You’ve started treatment, now what to do in the real world?! Check out information, tips, and tools to help you on the go!
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Spring is here and now is a great time to prepare for the summer, especially since life is resuming back to normal! With a busy schedule during the summer, such as graduations, camp, summer school, vacations, going outdoors, it is easy to forget about the importance of taking care of your braces.
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Dr. Stormberg also treats other dental disorders that may cause you discomfort such as teeth grinding, called Bruxism. This condition causes you to grind, gnash or clench your teeth when you are awake or during sleep and can cause snoring and sleep apnea.
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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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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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