Best Orthodontist in Los Angeles, Dr. Nikaeen, Celebrates Orthodontic Health Month

LOS ANGELES, SANTA MONICA AND BEVERLY HILLS CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles Orthodontist expert Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen is celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month this October by educating parents on the importance of orthodontic evaluation and treatment when necessary.
Nikaeen’s Los Angeles, CA orthodontics practice has participated in this month-long campaign since it began two years ago. The goal of this campaign is to share ways in which people can get the greatest benefit from various methods of orthodontic treatment and devices.
“Studies have shown that early evaluation, diagnosis and treatment is more important than ever,” said Nikaeen, who also is a Los Angeles, CA Invisalign provider.
Children should be evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7, according to the American Association of Orthodontists.
Treating children’s orthodontic problems early can reduce the time needed to treat patients with braces in the future and in some cases can eliminate the need for braces altogether. Early treatment also can sometimes prevent children from needing surgery, Los Angeles invisible braces expert, Nikaeen said.
Types of problems that can be corrected through early treatment include poor oral habits, such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting and thumb sucking. Children with allergies also can benefit from early treatment, because the orofacial malformation that these children exhibit due to mouth breathing and being congested can be corrected through early orthodontics.
Other Benefits of Orthodontics
Having straight teeth can improve a person’s self-esteem and confidence, but there also are health benefits to be derived from orthodontics, los angeles braces expert, Nikaeen said.
Teeth that are crowded and crooked can prove difficult to keep clean. Properly aligning the teeth can go a long way toward preventing gum disease, tooth decay, bone destruction and even tooth loss, she said. Correcting problems such as an improper bite can prevent the teeth from wearing abnormally and help ensure people can keep their natural teeth for a lifetime.
National Orthodontic Health Month was created in 2007 by the U.S. House of Representatives at the prompting of the American Association of Orthodontics, which represents about 95 percent of orthodontists in the United States. The AAO concentrates on education, public policy and increasing awareness of orthodontic care.
When the 110th Congress passed the resolution that established October as National Orthodontic Health Month, it recognized that although many Americans- both children and adults- receive orthodontic treatment, that is a small portion of those who could benefit from it.
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about National Orthodontic Health Month, Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen’s orthodontic practice, or you wish to contact her for a free consultation, please visit her Web site:"http://www.invisibraces.com/" or call her office: (310) 444-1113.
About Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen
Dr. Nikaeen graduated with honors from dental school in 1993 and received a doctorate in dental surgery (DDS). She gained experience practicing general dentistry for several years before attending Columbia University School of Dentistry and Oral Surgeons in New York, where she earned her post-doctoral education in orthodontics and received an orthodontic specialty certificate.
In addition to running her practice, Dr. Nikaeen is a faculty member at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) Orthodontic Department and teaches orthodontic residents.
Dr. Nikaeen’s Los Angeles practice serves patients throughout Southern California, including Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.
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