The new orthodontic braces installed in your mouth by Dr. Traci Saito and the staff specialists at their orthodontic clinic are intended to gradually realign the position of your teeth. This is done through gradual adjustments meant to tighten your braces hardware and stretch the periodontal ligaments that hold your teeth in your gums. Preventing cavities and maintaining healthy gums... read more »

Braces used to be the only way someone could achieve a straight smile, but due to advances in technology, that’s no longer true. With Invisalign, you can align adults and teens teeth, and may help decrease your treatment time. Learn more about why Invisalign could be a perfect fit! Invisalign was invented in 1997, two decades ago, and has risen... read more »

Have you ever broken a bracket or a wire during a holiday party? Trust us, it’s not fun. Even with the seemingly long list of what-not-to-eats, you can still have a great holiday. Here are some tasty, braces-friendly holiday desserts that should help you not miss that pecan pie quite as much. Cake: Cake--as long as you avoid nut pieces,... read more »

With the correct dental devices, you can realign your teeth and craft a more beautiful smile. Oral appliances come in a few different kinds, and in this post, we’d like to talk about fixed oral appliances. Braces. Braces are the most well-known fixed oral appliances, and wire braces consist of wires, brackets and bands. Braces work by pushing on your... read more »

If your child’s teeth were people, would they feel claustrophobic? In other words, does your child have crowded teeth? As your child’s primary teeth give way to their 32 adult teeth, two or more teeth can erupt from the gums too close together. These teeth can also adopt an unhealthy angle. Just like people stuck in tight spaces may not... read more »

If your child lost a tooth too soon, Dr. Traci Saito might suggest a space maintainer. This is an orthodontic apparatus that is installed in children’s mouths of children when they lose primary teeth in an accident or due to extensive tooth decay or infection. When a tooth is lost in this way, the alignment of your child’s bite can... read more »

Orthodontic treatment is a great tool that can help you achieve the smile you have always desired. Because of the wonderful advancements in orthodontic technology, there are many different ways you can align your teeth and achieve your smile goals. To tell you a little more, our orthodontist, Dr. Traci Saito, is happy to give you some details about a... read more »

Permanent retainers are great appliances that can help you keep your teeth nice and straight after you get your braces removed. They are thin metal wires that are cemented across the backs of your front teeth to keep them in position. Each day, plaque and food particles get trapped under or around the appliance, so it’s important to floss it... read more »

Do you want your child to have a straight and healthy smile? If so, don’t forget to bring them to Brown-Saito Orthodontics by the time they are 7 years old for an orthodontic consultation. This is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists so your child has a good chance at growing into the best smile possible. Now, your child... read more »

Sometimes it’s baffling to think about how the teeth grow into place as well as shift and move on occasion. It’s hard to understand why the teeth are meant to be aligned--but they’re not aligned most of the time. Unfortunately, there are things in the world today that can cause misaligned teeth, and our orthodontist, Dr. Traci Saito, is happy... read more »