The Rapid Palatal Expander is a device commonly used in orthodontics to address issues related to a narrow upper jaw or a crossbite. The upper jaw, or maxilla, can sometimes be narrower than the lower jaw, leading to misalignment of the teeth and improper jaw development. The RPE is designed to gently widen the upper jaw by applying gradual pressure on the palatal bones.

My degree tells me that I am an orthodontist. However, in many ways, I consider myself a smile designer. My job is to use what I know about facial esthetics, facial balance, and optimal bites to create a healthy, beautiful smile for you.

The Lifetime Maximum Benefit is as it sounds. It describes the maximum amount an insurer will pay for a dental service for that insured person.

We think you should choose Bloom Smile Studio, but we understand that you need to have a process for choosing your orthodontist for modern orthodontic treatment for you or someone you love. We share what to look for in an orthodontic practice.

You know that modern orthodontic treatment can be excellent for how your smile looks. However, orthodontic treatment does much more than that. There are numerous oral health benefits of treatment, too.

When you finish your modern orthodontic treatment at Bloom Smile Studio, we often recommend fixed retainers. Bloom Orthodontics in Long Beach at what a fixed retainer is, why we use them, and what you should do to make sure they can do what they need to for your smile.

You wonder if your braces, clear aligners, or lingual braces are going to hurt. The answer is there might be a little discomfort at first while your teeth begin moving…but don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know about whether modern orthodontics hurt and what you can do about it

You are thinking about orthodontics because of your smile. But did you know it can help with your sleep, too? We discuss how modern orthodontic treatments can help with your sleep and you smile.

Dental companies have spent millions so you have heard of clear aligners. However, do you understand how they work? Let’s look at how clear aligners work for modern orthodontic treatment.

Direct-to-consumer orthodontic programs make it sound easy and affordable. However, without the care of an orthodontist, modern orthodontics has plenty of things that can go wrong. We share 12 questions from the AAO to help you determine what is right for your smile.