Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that involves the study and treatment of malocclusions (bad bites), which are caused by skeletal growth disparities; teeth irregularities, and jaw mal-alignment. Orthodontics can dramatically improve patients' health and appearances. |
Watch one family's story, or click below to read about specific types of Orthodontic treatments. • Children • Adults • Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery • Sleep Apnea/Breathing Issues • TMJ/Headache/Facial Pain • Preventative Dentistry • Personal Concierge Service |
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CHILDREN
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that you bring your child in for an initial orthodontics evaluation at age 6 or 7. Most orthodontic problems (or maloclussions) such as bad bites, crooked teeth, excessive spacing, or crowding, can be easily prevented or intercepted at an early age before all of the permanent teeth fully erupt. Untreated malocclusions may cause irregular wear and tear on teeth, chewing and breathing difficulty, gum recession, tooth loss, temporomandibular joint disorders (the joint connecting the upper and lower jaw), and jaw dysfunction.
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The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that you bring your child in for an initial orthodontics evaluation at age 6 or 7. Most orthodontic problems (or maloclussions) such as bad bites, crooked teeth, excessive spacing, or crowding, can be easily prevented or intercepted at an early age before all of the permanent teeth fully erupt. Untreated malocclusions may cause irregular wear and tear on teeth, chewing and breathing difficulty, gum recession, tooth loss, temporomandibular joint disorders (the joint connecting the upper and lower jaw), and jaw dysfunction.
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ADULTS
You may be surprised to learn that over 50% of our orthodontic patients are adults. As an adult, correcting the alignment of your teeth, bite, and jaw can enhance not only the beauty of your smile, but your overall health.
Several types of braces are available tailored for the needs of adult orthodontic patients, including clear, removable braces that you cannot see at all. We can also use lingual appliances that attach to the inside surface of the teeth and so are not visible to the rest of the world. Treatment time and options are carefully designed to meet the medical needs of each patient.
Correcting the alignment of your teeth, bite, and jaw can enhance not only the aesthetics of your smile, but your overall health.
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You may be surprised to learn that over 50% of our orthodontic patients are adults. As an adult, correcting the alignment of your teeth, bite, and jaw can enhance not only the beauty of your smile, but your overall health.
Several types of braces are available tailored for the needs of adult orthodontic patients, including clear, removable braces that you cannot see at all. We can also use lingual appliances that attach to the inside surface of the teeth and so are not visible to the rest of the world. Treatment time and options are carefully designed to meet the medical needs of each patient.
Correcting the alignment of your teeth, bite, and jaw can enhance not only the aesthetics of your smile, but your overall health.
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JAW (ORTHOGNATHIC) SURGERY (BSSO & LEFORT I)
Orthognathic surgery corrects jaw and bite disorders, facial disharmony, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, (which cause pain in your jaw joint), severely crooked teeth, and other disorders involving the structure of your face.
Orthognathic surgery corrects jaw and bite disorders, facial disharmony, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, (which cause pain in your jaw joint), severely crooked teeth, and other disorders involving the structure of your face.
FCLA boasts one of the most experienced orthognathic surgical teams in the world. Proprietary 3-D imaging creates a 3-D virtual patient from scans to simulate surgery, allowing doctors and patients to visualize the surgery in 3-D and collaborate.
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AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION / SLEEP APNEA / BREATHING DISORDERS
Breathing disorders can be life threatening, and studies show that 80 to 90 percent of people with sleep apnea go undiagnosed. The good news is that with recent medical breakthroughs, these disorders are curable.
FCLA is an industry leader in the diagnosis and treatment of breathing conditions, employing cutting edge 3-D imaging and world-renowned experts to cure our patients. This image highlights the airway in 3-D and can be rotated to analyze any areas of constriction.
Click HERE to explore FCLA's full range of services for sleep apnea and breathing disorders.
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Breathing disorders can be life threatening, and studies show that 80 to 90 percent of people with sleep apnea go undiagnosed. The good news is that with recent medical breakthroughs, these disorders are curable.
FCLA is an industry leader in the diagnosis and treatment of breathing conditions, employing cutting edge 3-D imaging and world-renowned experts to cure our patients. This image highlights the airway in 3-D and can be rotated to analyze any areas of constriction.
Click HERE to explore FCLA's full range of services for sleep apnea and breathing disorders.
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TMJ DISORDERS / HEADACHE / FACIAL PAIN
Headache, facial pain, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction affect millions of people and can be effectively treated when accurately diagnosed. Doctors at FCLA collaborate using a multidisciplinary approach to establish an accurate diagnosis, treatment regimen.
Click here to explore our capabilities and resources for relieving facial pain and TMJ dysfunction.
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Headache, facial pain, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction affect millions of people and can be effectively treated when accurately diagnosed. Doctors at FCLA collaborate using a multidisciplinary approach to establish an accurate diagnosis, treatment regimen.
Click here to explore our capabilities and resources for relieving facial pain and TMJ dysfunction.
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PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY
Caries (cavities), periodontal disease (gum disease), and loss of teeth are easily prevented. FCLA has a preventative program to help you achieve optimal dental and overall health.
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PERSONAL CONCIERGE SERVICE
Every patient at FCLA is a VIP. Patient privacy and personal service is a priority for our doctors and staff.
For patients with special requirements, we also offer house calls, private entrances, and special hours for completely confidential visits.
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Every patient at FCLA is a VIP. Patient privacy and personal service is a priority for our doctors and staff.
For patients with special requirements, we also offer house calls, private entrances, and special hours for completely confidential visits.
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WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you would like to more details or to schedule a consultation, you can contact us by e-mail or phone.
E-MAIL - stephanie@facecenterla.com
PHONE - (310) 857-2088
If you would like to more details or to schedule a consultation, you can contact us by e-mail or phone.
E-MAIL - stephanie@facecenterla.com
PHONE - (310) 857-2088
