5 Ways to Help Your Child Stop Their Fear of the Orthodontist

Kids being afraid of the orthodontist is normal. They may have heard scary stories or are unsure of what their life will be like after their visit. Their fear of the orthodontist shouldn’t stop them from making and going to their appointments, oral health is important...

DIY Orthodontics vs. Invisalign

At an increasing rate, we’ve had patients asking how services with companies such as Smile Direct Club, compare to the services they receive with our Orthodontists. While we can only speak to the quality of care you will receive at our offices, we can give a...

Orthodontics and a Healthy Bite

What makes a bite healthy? The ideal bite is created when the majority of force between the upper and lower teeth is distributed evenly across your back teeth, up to the canine. An improper bite can occur when the back teeth don’t touch, or when the bite is uneven and...

Your First Orthodontic Appointment

Your first visit to your orthodontist's office is an exciting time! This is your chance to get acquainted, and for you to learn all about the treatments and services they offer. When you walk in, you may find that it looks similar to your regular dentist’s office, but...

Why Should My 7 Year Old See an Orthodontist?

Many Orthodontists recommend that children receive their initial evaluation from an orthodontist by the age of seven. A lot of parents, referred by their general dentist or pediatrician for a complimentary consultation, are concerned that “seven is too young to be...

How To Know If You Need Invisalign

You can use your smile to change the world. But do you need to change your smile? A smile is a curve that sets everything straight, and having straight teeth can help with your self-confidence as you shine your light on the world with your pearly whites. Sometimes...

What is the CAO?

The California Association of Orthodontists (CAO) is the California component of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)—the largest and oldest dental specialty organization. The CAO represents nearly 1,500 orthodontic members who practice in California. CAO members are specialists who have completed dental school and then successfully completed 2–3 years of additional training at an accredited orthodontic residency program. Our members are experts in diagnosing and treating all orthodontic problems in patients of all ages—from child to adult. Whether a patient is considering clear aligners or traditional braces, orthodontists have the expertise and the treatment options to make sure they get their best smile.

Become A Member

CAO is a component of the American Association of Orthodontists and Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. Members receive an abundance of resources to assist in building and maintaining their orthodontic practices. Orthodontists practicing in California join at the national (AAO) level and are automatically admitted to the constituent (PCSO) and component (CAO) organizations, gaining access to member benefits for each organization.

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Our teeth are meant to fit together in a specific way. 😁 That’s how we chew our food effectively and pronounce our words clearly. When someone’s upper and lower teeth don’t fit together well, that’s a malocclusion or “bad bite.” Malocclusions can cause jaw problems, contribute to speech impediments, make teeth more likely to break, and even make digestion less efficient.

Malocclusions can happen due to genetics, but they are often the result of bad oral habits in childhood, like thumbsucking, lip sucking, tongue thrusting, nail biting, teeth clenching, and mouth breathing. 😬 Orthodontic treatment can correct malocclusions, such as:

1. Excessive overbite: the upper teeth overlap or overjet the lower teeth by too much for a healthy bite.
2. Deep bite: such a severe overbite that the upper front teeth completely overlap the lower front teeth, which may even drive into the gums behind the upper teeth, risking injury to the gum tissue.
3. Open bite: sometimes the result of a tongue thrust habit or aggressive thumbsucking in the preschool years and beyond. The upper front teeth flare out, leaving a gap between them and their lower counterparts when biting down.
4. Crossbite: when the jaw is closed, some upper teeth are on the outside and some lower teeth are on the outside.
5. Underbite: when the jaw is closed, the lower teeth jut out in front of the upper teeth.

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