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Invisible Braces

What are the Benefits of Lingual Braces?

People seeking dental treatment today are markedly different from patients a few decades ago, when saving one’s teeth from tooth decay or preventing tooth loss was of more importance. Children were often the recipients of braces in a desperate bid to straighten their teeth What has become far more important these days is how adults are able to improve their appearance through the use of modern orthodontic techniques. Clear braces, such as lingual braces, have attracted people’s attention more and more as a solution.

Lingual braces are often referred to as invisible braces and attract those people who want to improve their facial appearance and their smile but don’t want others to know they are doing this. As they are attached to the inner surfaces of the teeth, they can barely be seen even up-close. Besides their invisible characteristics, lingual braces do offer other benefits. They are able to do quite complicated movements such as correcting rotations, altering the teeth’s height, and closing spaces caused by extractions.

Lingual braces do have their challenges. It takes a few days or even up to a fortnight to get used to them being so close to the tongue. The wires and brackets may feel slightly rough to begin with and could have a slight effect on your speech, but the recipient soon becomes adjusted to the inconveniences of lingual braces and looks forward to the eventual outcome of wearing them for so long.

If your current job restricts your ability to wear braces or you simply want to cover up the fact that you are having braces treatment then you will benefit greatly from lingual braces. 3D imaging  and diagnosis software, along with robotically made wires, are the fundamental keys to lingual orthodontics today.

If your teeth are crooked or even just a little bit out of place, then lingual braces are a great way to correct those noticeable deficiencies and enable the recipients to smile and open their mouth with confidence, particularly after the treatment process has been completed. Contact beach braces today for the appointment and taking a first step towards a perfect smile.

 

Dr Panucci – Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.

Invisible Braces

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From a Dentist to an Orthodontist

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“All orthodontists are dentists, but only 6 percent of dentists are orthodontists.”
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Who is an orthodontist?

An easy answer for this question is that orthodontists are specialists who work at aligning jaws and moving teeth into accurate position so that patients can achieve their ideal smile. The process of explaining orthodontic qualifications as well as telling the difference between orthodontists and the various other dental specializations is however a little bit more complicated of an answer.

Orthodontic professionals are fairly rare commodity. All orthodontists begin their career as dentists first and foremost, only 6/100 dental school graduates however will go on and pursue a career in orthodontics. This specialization can take years of extra education and the programs only accept the best and brightest applicants. It can usually takes 10 or more years of post-secondary education to eventually become a full-fledged orthodontist.

The Journey to Become an orthodontist

Stage 1:

The first step in the journey to become an orthodontist is to get a college diploma in an applicable study to dentistry. This diploma could be in the medical or science field and it’s important that students should keep their marks high so that they can eventually qualify for the dental school.

Stage 2:

The next stage is to complete dental school and graduate with high marks so that the future orthodontist can then qualify for orthodontic school.

Stage 3:

After the student has qualified for an orthodontic program with an accredited orthodontic residency he or she needs to complete at least two extra years after dental school which involves hands-on practice through the orthodontic residency program. During this time orthodontic students will learn all that he or she needs to know about guiding facial development as well as managing the movement of teeth to produce better smiles.

Only after all of this education, someone becomes a practicing orthodontist. Generally, when students complete one of these programs they will limit their work to orthodontic work only to the various treatments for orthodontic problems.

Responsibilities

An orthodontist is specially equipped to create beautiful smiles as well as diagnose and prevent a number of problems that can occur. Some orthodontists will specialize in treatments for conditions like sleep apnea. Orthodontists dedicate their entire professional careers to helping people create their dream smiles as well as allowing patients to chew and speak without any discomfort.

Orthodontists also need to continuously educate themselves as new appliances keep on coming. Using tools like braces, aligners, retainers and advanced imaging tools, orthodontist can improve their practice and deliver better results to their patients. This is why continuous education is very important for them. By joining in to associations like the American Association of orthodontists, or by demonstrating a high quality of service and becoming a Platinum Provider of certain orthodontic appliances, an orthodontist can get access to a new technology as it is released as well as work as an advisor for the development of the orthodontic appliances.

If you are interested in seeing a qualified orthodontist in Manhattan Beach area please call Beach Braces today for a free consultation appointment.

Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051.
From a Dentist to an Orthodontist
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Orthodontists & 6 Other Dental Specialists [Epic Facts]

Working as an orthodontist is all about expanding your treatment options and constantly educating yourself to offer more to your patients. New forms of technology such as Invisalign and Suresmile are making orthodontic treatment faster and easier than ever before.

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Where in the World is Dr. P? Manhattan Beach

Where in The World is Dr. P?

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Dr. Panucci loves her job as an Orthodontist, but she also loves to travel!!!

Now it’s your chance to take “Dr. P” traveling with you!!

 

Take a photo with “Dr.P” wherever you go & post it on any of Beach Braces social networks or email us the photo:

Like Beach Braces on Facebook

3 random drawings this year for an iPAD mini!!!

(April 30th, Aug 30th & December 19th)

Participating Prize: 20 BB rewards points per patient

(1 entry per trimester)

Contest Ends on December 19th, 2013

Pick up your traveling “Dr.P” from the Beach Braces office or download it by clicking on this link: >>> DrPanucciNew.jpg <<<

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Where In The World Is Dr. P?

Where is Dr. P Promotion Terms & Conditions

This is the chance for patients of all ages to use their creativity! If you are going on vacation, a baseball game, a hockey game, an art show, field trip or simply working on a school project, take “Dr. P” with you and capture that special moment!! Patients under 18, please make sure you have your parent’s permission before entering this contest.

Terms & Conditions:

  • Contest begins: February 1st , 2013
  • Contest ends: December 19th , 2013
  • Contest will be split up into 3 trimesters (Feb. 1st-April 30th & May 1st –Aug. 31st & Sept.1st –Dec. 19th). One winner will be randomly selected at the end of each trimester, so be original, & creative!!
  • A patient can only submit 1 photo per trimester
  • Winning prize is an IPAD mini
  • Participating prize is 20 points

Photo Requirements:

  • The patient & “Dr.P” must both be included in the photo
  • Make sure you include your location and Patient’s name
  • Add a brief summary of what you are doing.

Where in the World is Dr. P? Manhattan Beach

How to Enter

Like Beach Braces on FacebookFor Facebook Entry:

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  • Attach your creative photo & write a brief description including your name & where the photo was taken place!
  • Don’t forget to LIKE us for an additional 5 points!!

Email Beach BracesFor Email Entry:

  • Send us an email by clicking here or click on the email icon.
  • Add subject as “Where in the world is Dr.P?”
  • Attach the photo of yourself with “Dr.P”
  • Give a brief description with your location and the patient’s name

Tweet Beach BracesFor Twitter Entry:

  • Tweet the photo of you and “Dr.P”
  • A brief description with your location and the patient’s name
  • Make sure to include @DrPattiPanucci so we can see your photo entry!
  • Don’t forget to follow us https://twitter.com/DrPattiPanucci

Beach Braces on InstagramFor Instagram Entry:

  • Capture a photo of yourself with “Dr.P”
  • Instagram it!
  • Write a brief description with your location and patient’s name
  • Make sure to tag us @beachbraces & hashtag #beachbraces

As we receive photo entries through different social networks, we will be posting them on facebook for everyone can see! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!

Please call Beach Braces at 3103790006 for more information or email us here.

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Your Orthodontic Experience at Beach Braces

Your Orthodontic Experience

We Want to Hear About Your Orthodontic Experience

We are inviting you to share your orthodontic experience with Dr. Panucci and the Beach Braces Team.

Your Orthodontic Experience at Beach Braces

We are always looking at ways to improve our service and give you the best orthodontic experience in Manhattan Beach.

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Beach Braces – Specialist in Orthodontics in Manhattan Beach 90266, El Segundo 90245, Hermosa Beach 90254 and the South Bay area of Southern California. Patient Testimonials.

Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B. Manhattan Beach, CA  90266
Phone: (310) 379-0006 • Fax: (310) 379-7051

Your Orthodontic Experience

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Post Your New Smile on Facebook

Post Your New Smile on Facebook

Have you ever noticed how people have their own trademark smiles? If you haven’t noticed it before, just take a look at the profile pictures that you have on your Facebook. If you are like most people, you will see that most of your pictures, no matter what the pose or occasion, will have that same smile that you use.

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Save Face – It’s National Facial Protection Month

April is National Facial Protection Month

April is National Facial Protection Month, and Dr. Panucci and the Beach Braces Team wants to remind parents, coaches and athletes to play it safe as they prepare to suit up for recreational and organized sports.

National Facial ProtectionA child’s mouth and face can be easily injured if the proper precautions are not used while playing sports.  In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control, more than half of the 7 million sports- and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by youth as young as 5 years old… Ouch!

Last year, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation forecasted that more than 3 million teeth would be knocked out in youth sporting events – yet, in a survey commissioned by the American Association of Orthodontists, 67% of parents admit that their child does not wear a mouth guard during organized sports. This raises a question: If mouth guards offer a simple and relatively inexpensive solution to help dramatically decrease the risk of oral and injuries, why aren’t more kids wearing this kind of facial protection?

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Parents are encouraged to talk with us about the right mouth guards for their young athletes, and to urge coaches to require that young athletes wear their mouth guards at every practice and every game.
Damage to braces can lengthen treatment times, it also can affect results, so contact Beach Braces for advice if damage occurs.

Dr. Panucci’s Top Tips for Facial Protection

Dr. Panucci say “to prevent facial injuries remember these four important tips”.

  1. Always Wear mouth guards for contact sports to help prevent injuries to the teeth and mouth.
  2. Wear a helmet. Helmets absorb the energy of an impact.
  3. Wear protective eyewear. Eyes are extremely vulnerable.
  4. Be alert even as a spectator. Alert spectators can avoid foul baseballs and flying hockey pucks. Watch your step when climbing bleachers.

Dr. Panucci help kids and adults obtain healthy, beautiful smiles and the last thing she wants to see is a patient get injured because they weren’t wearing adequate facial protection. So get your mouth guard and go hit a home run!

National Facial Protection

Dr. Patricia J Panucci is an orthodontic specialist offering Invisalign & Invisalign Teen, Lingual Braces and more in Manhattan Beach, CA and in the South Bay area of Southern California including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne and El Segundo.

Beach Braces 1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
TEL: 310-379-0006 Fax: (310) 379-7051

National Facial Protection Month

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Hello Manhattan Beach!

Welcome to the new look website and of Beach Braces

Jude R gives Beach Braces a big thumbs up!This is our first post and will be the start of our new Beach Braces blog. Here you’ll find all the latest news and views from Dr. Panucci and the Beach Braces team including our latest patient photographs, videos, competitions and newsletters.

Our old blog will now be archived but you can still view historic posts by clicking here.

Take a look round our new Beach Braces site, we have lots of surprises in store for you including:

  • A New Beach Braces Rewards Hub – this replaces our old Sand Dollars Rewards
  • A New Games Page – let us know which ones you like to play
  • Our Video Gallery – all our Youtube videos in one place to you can easily watch and learn all about your orthodontic experience at Beach Braces
  • Our Before & After Photo Gallery – real Beach Braces patients before and after their orthodontic treatment
  • Our Fun Photos – fun stuff from our office

And so much more. Please let us know what you like the most.

Beach Braces Go Social!

Our new Beach Braces website is now also ‘social friendly’ so you can now share the things you love easily with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. We also recommend ‘checking in’ with Facebook Places or Foursquare directly from your cell phone every time you visit our office. Who knows, you could soon be the Mayor of Beach Braces!

We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you at your next appointment… because everyone should love to smile!

Patricia J. Panucci DmD, MS • Specialist in Orthodontics For Children and Adults in California

1730 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Suite B. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 379-0006 • Fax: (310) 379-7051

Beach Braces

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