What is Cone Beam 3D Imaging? Traditionally, orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning has been done with 2-dimensional imaging using a panoramic x-ray, generally showing what teeth are present and where they are, and a cephalometric x-ray, which is a side view...
We love creating beautiful smiles, yet nothing is a bigger bummer than taking braces off of beautifully aligned teeth with white spots and puffy gums that happen when hygiene and diet habits aren’t kept up during treatment. We do our best to make sure all of our...
As an Orthodontist in Bakersfield, CA, I treat a lot of children and teens. It always pains me to see kids walk into Gianquinto OrthoArts with serious problems requiring extensive treatment, when I know those issues could have been prevented or treated much more...
Sometimes it’s easy to see that there are more teeth than the supporting bone can fit. Sometimes it’s not so clear. When it comes to deciding whether removal of permanent teeth is needed for your orthodontic treatment, we are here to help! In certain...
Children are prime candidates for bite treatment from a pediatric orthodontist. In fact, abnormalities in dental alignment can be diagnosed as early as seven years old. Addressing issues promptly, especially before the end of the teen years, leads to long-term dental...
Taking care of braces can be a challenge! If you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment, braces and wires make it a bit tougher to maintain good oral hygiene. Nobody wants to see puffy, swollen gums and white spots on their teeth the day their braces come off, and...