There’s no denying that the prospect of undergoing orthodontic treatment can be stressful and overwhelming. Any orthodontic treatment plan is likely to involve investments of many months (or years) and several thousand dollars. Before making any investment like that — especially an investment in your appearance and health — you should ensure that your orthodontist in Irvine answers all your questions to your satisfaction. When it comes to getting answers […]

Orthodontics use a wide variety of appliances to correct crooked teeth and misaligned jaws — most commonly in children but not exclusively so. Parents should take their children to see an orthodontist for an assessment of their dental development at approximately age seven. An orthodontist will examine your child’s teeth, gums and jaw carefully and may take dental images to project the future development and growth of their permanent teeth, […]

 In this edition of Friday Focus, your Irvine orthodontist, Dr. O El-Hillal, will share a simple home exam that can determine whether your child has a bite problem. Hello, my name is Dr. O. We will discuss a simple exam you can do to see if your child has misalignments in their bite. Our office recommends children receive an orthodontic consultation by the time they are seven years of […]

 In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal from iSmiles Orthodontics, your Irvine Orthodontist, discusses how orthodontists schedule follow-up appointments. . Hello. My name is Dr. O and today we’re going to talk about the two main reasons why different orthodontist prefer to see their patients in 4-week vs. 6-week interviews. The first reason reflects the type of braces the orthodontist utilizes in the treatment plan. For example, […]

In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal from iSmiles Orthodontics, your Orthodontist in Irvine, discusses the differences between Damon braces and traditional metal braces. My name is Dr. O and today we are going to explain the difference between Damon (passive, self-ligating) braces and traditional braces. If this video was 5 or 10 or 15 minutes long I’d have the time to truly reveal the world of differences […]

Today on Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hilal from iSmiles Orthodontics, your Orthodontist in Irvine, discusses the difference between Invisalign and Smile Direct Club. I’m Dr. O and I will discuss the major difference between Invisalign and Smile Direct Club and Invisalign. Essentially, they are both clear plastic aligner systems that are custom designed to move teeth. The major point of differentiation is that Smile Direct Club takes a do-it-yourself approach. […]

In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal from iSmiles Orthodontics, your Irvine Orthodontist, discusses how to Invisalign works to correct your teeth alignment . Hello. My name is Dr. O and this week I’m going to discuss the Invisalign treatment system. If you have seen the Invisalign commercials on TV, you can understand why this orthodontic treatment system has revolutionized our industry. It allows us to correct the […]

 How To Maintain White Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment. In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hillal from iSmiles Orthodontics, your Orthodontist in Irvine, discusses how to keep your teeth when you are wearing braces. Hi. My name is Dr. O and I am here to answer your questions about the best way to keep your teeth clean and white during orthodontic treatment. Before you get your braces, it’s […]

In this edition of Friday Focus, Dr. O El-Hilla from iSmiles Orthodontics, your Orthodontist in Irvine, discusses the Damon Clear system and why he personally selected it for his own orthodontic treatment. Hi. My name is Dr. O and I am here to talk about the aesthetic benefits of Clear Damon Braces. When it came to my own orthodontic treatment, I chose Damon Clear. As you watch this video you […]

Your orthodontist will recommend receiving braces for many reasons. We don’t always recommend straightening teeth for cosmetic reasons. Crowded or crooked teeth can be challenging to clean, which increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. We provide several options for braces, including Damon braces. Damon braces are an effective, new alternative to braces that are easier to clean. Self Ligating The Damon system uses a slightly different method […]