Cleaning and Storing Your Retainer

Cleaning and Storing Your Retainer

Braces are an enormous investment of time and money, but the results are worth it. In the end, you get a beautiful and healthy smile. In order to make sure that it stays that way, your orthodontist will give you a retainer to wear. There is no set length of time for wearing a retainer, but it is important that... read more »

What to Expect After Your Braces

It may take months, it may even take years, but sooner or later, your braces will complete their work and it will be time to take them off. While it is a big event, you still have a way to go before you are done. The process of removing your braces is not long, and it is generally painless. However... read more »

A Custom Mouth Guard Might Be Required for Athletes with Braces

Participating in sports can be a great way to stay in shape, understand the limits of personal potential and feel invigorated in many areas in life. At the same time, the braces installed in your mouth at Dr. Rehana Khan’s Santa Monica, California orthodontic clinic have been designed to realign your teeth for a more appealing smile and prevention of... read more »