San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Every day parents share their concerns with dentists about their child’s oral health. When a parent speaks to the dentist about protruding, crowded, or gapped teeth, they expect a professional answer about addressing the situation. Unfortunately, not all dentists believe that a child is old enough to handle orthodontic…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA It’s the season for being grateful. In a year that’s been full of fear and doubt, it’s refreshing to take some time this month to reflect on what’s important – life, health, family, and friends. But there may be another thing to be grateful for – your teeth. Today…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA The famous poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning once wrote in one of her most-renowned sonnets, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” If you have crooked teeth, you may not love what you see when you look in the mirror. Through orthodontic treatment, you can fix this…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Covering your mouth when speaking, smiling, or yawning because of crooked teeth may be commonplace if you feel embarrassed by your teeth. Even though you may have had orthodontic treatment in the past to correct gaps or crooked teeth, the solution is not permanent. There are some situations as…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Teens and adults alike seek orthodontic treatment to achieve straighter teeth. But, aesthetics isn’t the only reason why orthodontics may be necessary. Most people opt to have their teeth straightened during adolescence, but, if you’re a parent, you might be wondering when your child should get braces. The correct…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA If you’re looking for a dentist to straighten your child’s teeth, you probably want to find a reliable dentist that provides the right treatment. Not all forms of orthodontics are created equal, which is why it is important to do your research before choosing a dentist. Glen Park Dental…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA During uncertain times, many people find ways to stretch their dollars to get what they want or need. While in some cases, cheaper could be a better option, that’s not always true, especially when it comes to your oral health care and orthodontics. Going the cheap route could do…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Children often have crooked teeth during the mixed dentition phase. This is when they are losing baby teeth as their permanent teeth emerge. Some dentists take the wait and see approach, assuming that the child’s teeth eventually will straighten after all of their adult teeth come in. But, that…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Millions of Americans seek orthodontic treatment to correct crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. Braces have been a popular method of orthodontics for decades, but wearing braces also requires a greater commitment to your dental hygiene. Your San Francisco dentists at Glen Park Dental compiled these tips on some…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Many orthodontists recommend removing existing teeth before beginning orthodontic treatment to allow room to straighten teeth. While this is rather common in the field of orthodontics, these pre-procedure extractions are not always the wisest course of action. In fact, your San Francisco dentists at Glen Park Dental believe that,…