Los Angeles Braces

LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA-- When treatment modalities come about that can eliminate the need for surgery or lessen the level of patient compliance required to ensure successful treatment, orthodontists take notice.

Temporary anchorage devices - TADs- address both of those issues, said Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen, who owns a Los Angeles orthodontics practice.

LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles Orthodontist Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen is promoting the importance of mouth guards for youth involved in sports in conjunction with the American Association of Orthodontists’ efforts.
The AAO’s Moms for Mouth Guards program recently created an online pledge people can take to remember children’s safety when playing sports.

LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA — Dr. AtoosaNikaeen, a Los Angeles orthodontist, has released a list of the top three benefits of using indirect bonding in orthodontics.

Nikaeen has used indirect bonding in her Los Angeles and Los Angeles Invisalign provider practice for some time, but finds herself turning to it more and more as a preferred treatment option, she said.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 –LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – Orthodontic advancements continue to create new ways of correcting alignment issues without surgery and removal of permanent teeth.

Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen, a Los Angeles braces expert, uses jaw widening procedures to expand the upper jaw so it can better accommodate a patient’s permanent teeth and to prevent the need for future tooth extractions. Jaw widening also can prevent the need for other surgeries often performed to address the problem of overcrowding.

Monday, Nov. 9, 2008— LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA — Beverly Hills Orthodontist Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen and one of her Invisalign patients recently were quoted in a Newsweek article about teens and alternatives to traditional “train track” braces. Nikaeen and her patient, Jenny Cook, appeared in the Oct.

May 20, 2008— LOS ANGELES AND SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA — Braces aren’t just for teenagers anymore. Children who inherit orthodontic problems such as jaw growth discrepancy, protruding teeth, dental crowding or extra or missing teeth can benefit from preventative orthodontic treatment when they are as young as age 7.

April 22, 2008— BEVERLY HILLS AND SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA — Perfectly aligned teeth are achieved through orthodontic procedures, but more patients are turning to teeth whitening after orthodontics to put the finishing touches on a megawatt smile.

August 13, 2007 -Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California – Technology continues to advance orthodontic treatment methods, and Invisalign is just one method that provides an alternative to traditional braces. Rather than using the traditional “train track” braces to align teeth, Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners that are custom-molded to fit the patient. Invisalign, also known as “invisible braces,” has gained tremendous popularity as patients become aware of its many assets, said Dr.