Will my braces interfere with sports?

Before starting orthodontic treatment, you are probably wondering “will my braces interfere with sports”? The answer is NO! Almost all of our patients are involved in some sort of activity whether it be a sport, playing an instrument, singing, acting, etc....

What is the best age to visit an orthodontist?

We are often asked, at Smiles Hollywood Orthodontics, what is the Best Age to visit an orthodontist? That’s such an awesome question! The answer in short is any time you want to come see us! We see patients starting around age 7 up to 99 years old! There are so many...

How Do I Schedule my Next Appointment?

At Smiles Hollywood Orthodontics, we want each patient to really enjoy coming to each of their appointments. You may be wondering How Do I Schedule my Next Appointment? Let’s back up on how to schedule your first appointment with our office. Your first appointment...

What Are Braces?

Most people have heard of braces that are used to straighten teeth, but… What are braces?   Braces are composed of bands, brackets, wires, and rubber bands that apply pressure to your teeth and move the teeth to a straighter position. Braces are used to correct...

How Can I take care of my teeth while wearing Invisalign?

  Many patients, especially adults, who want to straighten their teeth prefer Invisalign or Clear Active Aligner treatment. At Smiles Hollywood Orthodontics, we have many adults and teenagers who are doing Invisalign or Clear Active Aligner treatment, and their...