The Top 10 Things to Know About Wearing Your Retainer
You did it! Congratulations on completing your orthodontic journey and achieving a beautiful, straight smile! Now it’s time to maintain your new smile with a
The Top 10 Things to Know About Wearing Your Retainer
We change lives one smile at a time.
Okuda Orthodontics Thanks Patients with Free Ice Cream at Patient Appreciation Event
At Okuda Orthodontics, our patients are everything. So as your Las Vegas orthodontist, we want to say thank you to our patients and the Henderson
Which Teeth Move First With Invisalign? The 3 Stages of Treatment
With Invisalign® clear aligners in hand, you’re ready to start your journey to a straight smile. How exciting! But are you also wondering what’s actually
Will My Wisdom Teeth Cause My Other Teeth To Move?
Wisdom teeth. Your dentist or orthodontist might start talking to you about them in the teen years when you’re deciding on orthodontic treatment. Why? Because
Braces and TMJ Disorders: Cause or Cure?
Surgery (a very last resort) So can braces cause TMJ pain or TMD? That’s the million-dollar question! Now that you know more about TMJ/TMD, let’s
Here’s How Orthodontic Treatment Can Make You Look Younger
For many people, getting older and experiencing the outward effects of aging is a cause for concern. And one of the biggest worries? Our face.
Can Bruxism Change Your Face Shape?
If you’ve been diagnosed with bruxism, you know that it can cause sore jaw muscles or TMJ pain. But you might be surprised to know
How are Impacted or Ectopic Canine Teeth Treated?
Canine teeth. They’re fairly easy to distinguish if they’ve erupted. Simply put, they’re the pointed teeth on either side of your four front teeth, top
How to Fix a Gummy Smile, According to an Orthodontist
It’s safe to say that we all know someone with a gummy smile. And those who have a gummy smile typically fall into two camps: