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 — Los Angeles, CA Orthodontist Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen is offering a holiday special to new patients who get braces through January 30.
Whether patients need traditional braces or Invisalign, Nikaeen offers $500 off the treatment cost. Once treatment is completed, patients will receive a complimentary Nite White take-home teeth whitening system.
Nikaeen makes a custom-fitted teeth whitening tray for all patients at the time that the patient’s retainer is made, said the Los Angeles, CA invisible braces provider. (more…)
LOS ANGELES, SANTA MONICA AND BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles braces expert Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen is celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month this October by educating parents on the importance of orthodontic evaluation and treatment when necessary.
Nikaeen’s Los Angeles orthodontics practice has participated in this month-long campaign since it began two years ago. The goal of this campaign is to share ways in which people can get the greatest benefit from various methods of orthodontic treatment and devices.
“Studies have shown that early evaluation, diagnosis and treatment is more important than ever,” said Nikaeen, who also is a Los Angeles Invisalign provider.
Children should be evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. (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…)
July 18, 2007 – Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California – Los Angeles orthodontist Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen has concluded after several months of using mini dental implants that they tremendously improve orthodontic treatment results.
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