More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?” While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there are certain things everyone can do to make wearing their Invisalign aligners a more rewarding experience. Always follow the list of instructions and tips…
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When does an underbite need surgery? The short answer is: when Dr. Swanson and Dr. Kahng and our team recommend surgery as the best way to give you a healthy, functional bite. But let’s take a longer look, and see just why your doctors might come to that conclusion. First, what exactly is an underbite?…
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School’s out. The barbecue’s fired up. T-shirts and shorts are back in style. Sandy beaches and sidewalks are sizzling. Summer’s officially here, and it’s time to get back into hot weather mode. This means getting back into some healthy summer habits.Be Ready to Hydrate!Warm weather can lead to dehydration before you know it. And water…
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Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic treatment? Well, an orthodontist like Dr. Swanson and Dr. Kahng in Campbell and Los Gatos of course! This may seem obvious, but there’s misinformation circulating…
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