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Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember

By now you are likely aware that keeping your teeth and gums free from tooth decay and gum disease should top your list of oral health priorities when it comes to maintaining your healthy smile. But did you know that a malocclusion is another common dental issue that often needs

Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to

Tooth loss and natural changes in your oral structure that occur with age can gradually cause deviations in the alignment of your teeth. A problem like this might also be linked to misalignment issues that went uncorrected in adolescence. Without professional intervention the deviations in your dentition could lead to

Traditional braces employ a dynamic system of brackets, wires and other components designed to gradually correct misaligned teeth. They are often the ideal option for addressing overcrowded teeth, as well as a pronounced underbite or overbite. After our orthodontists installs the braces components you will need to return to Hawaii

Patients who are interested in improving the alignment of their teeth and jaws can often benefit from orthodontics, which is the field of dental care that adjusts the tooth alignment to enhance the health of your smile. If your teeth are misaligned, this is called a malocclusion or bad bite.

When you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, Dr. Aaron Miyai and our team highly encourage you to brush your teeth every day, at least twice a day. Regular tooth brushing is an important component of orthodontic treatment and should be performed after every meal and snack when you are wearing braces.

We are pleased to offer Invisalign® clear aligners for patients who are seeking cosmetic orthodontic treatment. To enhance the results of your treatment and keep your progress on track, it’s important to take proper care of your aligners and smile in order to keep your mouth clean and free of

When you are undergoing orthodontic treatment to enhance your smile, you may need to make some changes to your dietary habits to protect your orthodontic appliances from damage. Certain foods that are sticky or hard can damage both your teeth and your brackets and wires. In particular, the following snack