BRACES AND ORTHODONTIC 
TAI FAMILY ORTHODONTIST 
Serving the Orange County, Los Angeles area. 
One of the most rapidly evolving areas of dentistry, orthodontics involves the use of corrective appliances, including braces and retainers, to straighten crooked teeth and/or repair an irregular bite. Since the introduction of new clear and "invisible" braces, orthodontic treatment has gone from something reserved for children and teenagers to an option for adults with cosmetic and functional dental issues. 
Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. 
If you are considering braces or other orthodontic treatment, please read the information below and contact our orthodontic offices in Irvine, CA and Northridge, CA. Discuss your cosmetic treatment options with the experts at Tai Orthodontics today. We can help you achieve the smile of your dreams.

BRACES INFORMATION 
Orthodontic treatment can straighten teeth and correct a misaligned bite, but in some cases, it can take several years to achieve the end result. Before beginning treatment, it is important to investigate your options and speak with our orthodontists in Irvine, California and Northridge, California to find out which orthodontics solution is best for you. 
At Tai Irvine & Northridge Family Orthodontics, our skilled orthodontist aligns teeth with braces by applying constant pressure in a desired direction. The pressure is adjusted at prescribed intervals over the course of the orthodontic treatment, which can last from one to three years or longer depending on the severity of the patient's case. There are several types of orthodontic braces available to consumers, including the traditional metal braces, and new clear braces.

Adult Braces 
Dentists now have several orthodontic treatments to offer adult patients who wish to straighten their teeth without the use of traditional metal braces. From "instant orthodontics" with porcelain veneers to invisible braces, these new methods allow adults to transform their smile quickly and discreetly.

Invisalign - Irvine & Northridge
Invisalign is a new orthodontic treatment that gradually straightens teeth through the use of custom-fitted plastic aligners. These aligners are worn 24 hours a day except for when eating and drinking. Because they are "invisible" in the mouth, invisalign aligners have become the most popular orthodontic treatment option for adults with crooked teeth or misaligned bites.

Irvine Braces for Kids 
It's best for the orthodontist to see children by age 7 to advise if orthodontic treatment is required and the best time for that patient to be treated. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by that time and crossbites, crowding, and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early, our orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth. 
Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment.