It’s fall, the kids are back in school – is it time to think about your own healthcare priorities? Did you know that more than ever, adults are seeking orthodontic care to improve their oral health and keep their teeth for a lifetime? 20 years ago, many adults would never have considered getting braces…
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If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or for your child, it’s important to learn about the types of providers available. Orthodontists are specialists in moving teeth. All orthodontists are also dentists, but only 6% of dentists are orthodontists. In an orthodontic office, the main procedure they offer to patients is straightening teeth and…
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Choosing an orthodontist for your teenager, your child, yourself and your family can feel overwhelming. It’s a big investment – you want an excellent result and a great experience throughout treatment. What should you look for in an orthodontist? What kinds of questions should you ask? How do you make your final decision? …
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Last week we brought you Part 1 of our exciting interview with a real Invisalign Teen patient. Today we bring you Part 2 of that interview so you can learn more about her experience firsthand. Are you considering Invisalign for your orthodontic treatment this summer? Want to know how it compares to braces? Does it…
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You may have considered Invisalign for your teenage orthodontic treatment – but what’s it really like? Does it work? Is it hard to wear your aligners? How does it compare to braces? We’re bringing you a very special and exciting 2-part blog post – a candid interview with a teenage girl who went through Invisalign…
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Many parents wonder whether or not their teenager needs orthodontics. It’s an additional cost and time-commitment – so what are the long term benefits? Only a trained orthodontist can tell you if your teenager would benefit from going through orthodontic therapy with Invisalign or braces. A specialist can see what problems may arise in the…
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Every orthodontist straightens teeth, but not every orthodontist can do it successfully with Invisalign. In school we’re taught how to straighten teeth with braces, and many orthodontists stick to this method when they go into practice. Not me. I’ve always believed in staying at the cutting edge of technological advances, and Invisalign is the biggest…
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We’ve moved into our new, stunning space downtown at 86 Third Street #112, Los Altos! I couldn’t be happier about our new orthodontic practice home in the heart of Silicon Valley. New Office Tour Video – Check out my video tour of our new office! It was a lot of work, but all worth it in…
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At Boschken Orthodontics, we don’t just believe in straightening your teeth – we believe in keeping your teeth straight for life! When most people think of orthodontics, they tend to only consider the time that they’re actively straightening their teeth with Invisalign or braces. Many patients don’t know that retention—that is, keeping your teeth straight…
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Digital scanning for braces and Invisalign treatment is a huge advance in orthodontic technology, which makes it an important part of what we do here at Boschken Orthodontics. (I believe in staying up to date with the latest technological advances – and I often pioneer and assist in the development of new orthodontic technologies). One…
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