LOS ANGELES, BEVERLY HILLS AND SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA– A number of what many parents consider “bad habits” in children aren’t harmful if the child eventually outgrows them.
But persistent habits such as mouth breathing, sucking on thumbs, fingers or pacifiers and even incorrect swallowing patterns can not only affect a child’s teeth alignment, but also can alter the growth pattern of their jaws, said Los Angeles orthodontics Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen.
That is one reason why the American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children be evaluated by an orthodontist by the time they reach age 7. If an orthodontist detects these problems, they can be corrected before they cause extensive damage, said Nikaeen, who owns a Los Angeles orthodontist practice. (more…)
LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA — Dr. AtoosaNikaeen, a Los Angeles orthodontist, has released a list of the top three benefits of using indirect bonding in orthodontics.
Nikaeen has used indirect bonding in her Los Angeles and Los Angeles orthodontics practice for some time, but finds herself turning to it more and more as a preferred treatment option, she said.
“There are very few cases in which indirect bonding is not a good choice for a patient, said the Los Angeles braces expert. (more…)
LOS ANGELES, SANTA MONICA AND BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA — Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen, a Los Angeles orthodontist who treats patients also in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, is suggesting some safe alternatives to candies that can be harmful to braces during the Halloween season.
Halloween tends to signal an rise in visits to the orthodontist when sticky, chewy candies bend wires or break other appliances in children who wear braces, said Nikaeen. (more…)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — How does someone who loves the arts incorporate that into a successful career in orthodontics? (more…)
