Treatments & Appliances 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Quick answer Interproximal reduction (IPR), sometimes called filing, slenderizing, or stripping, is a routine orthodontic technique that removes a tiny sliver of enamel between teeth to create space. It is painless, safe when done properly, and often lets us… Continue reading Filing Between Teeth (IPR): How Interproximal Reduction Creates a Better Smile
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Discover how Invisalign clear aligners can straighten your teeth comfortably and discreetly. Learn about benefits, costs, and treatment options.
Do Braces or Invisalign Hurt? Pain Comparison and Management
Living With Braces 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Living With Braces Short answer: Both braces and clear aligners cause mild soreness because both move teeth with steady pressure. Expect a couple of tender days after placement, an adjustment, or a new aligner tray, then it eases.… Continue reading Do Braces or Invisalign Hurt? Pain Comparison and Management
What Causes Gaps in Teeth and How to Fix Them
Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics A gap between the front teeth, what dentists call a diastema, is one of those things people either love or want gone. Some wear it as a signature. Others would rather close it. Either choice is fine, but… Continue reading What Causes Gaps in Teeth and How to Fix Them
What is Teeth Crowding and How Can It Be Fixed?
Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Crowded teeth are the single most common reason people come see me. Maybe a tooth is twisted, or the bottom front teeth overlap, or everything just looks a little bunched. The reassuring part: crowding is one of the… Continue reading What is Teeth Crowding and How Can It Be Fixed?
What is TMD? A Comprehensive Guide to Temporomandibular Disorders
Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics If your jaw pops when you open wide, aches by the end of the day, or sometimes feels like it might catch, you may be dealing with TMD. It's common, often manageable, and frequently misunderstood. As an orthodontist,… Continue reading What is TMD? A Comprehensive Guide to Temporomandibular Disorders
Braces and Playing Instruments or Singing: Everything You Need to Know
Living With Braces 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics If you play in the band or sing, one worry comes up before anything else: will braces mess with my music? It's a fair question, and the honest answer is that there's a short adjustment, not a dead end.… Continue reading Braces and Playing Instruments or Singing: Everything You Need to Know
Does Cigna Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
Costs & Insurance 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics If you carry Cigna Dental, there's a good chance your plan can help pay for braces or clear aligners, but the details depend a lot on which Cigna plan you have. Cigna structures orthodontic coverage differently across its plan… Continue reading Does Cigna Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
Does Delta Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
Costs & Insurance 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Delta Dental is one of the biggest dental insurers in the country, so this is a question we field constantly: will my plan help pay for orthodontics? The honest answer is that it depends on your specific plan, but… Continue reading Does Delta Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
Is Invisalign Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide
Treatments & Appliances 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics "Is it worth it?" is the question I get once patients hear the price. Fair question. Clear aligners cost about the same as braces, so what you're really asking is whether the convenience and the look are worth choosing… Continue reading Is Invisalign Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide