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The Bands of South Bay, CA

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Did You Know No. 8: South Bay – The Greatest Bands

South Bay has been the home of various culture, ethnicity, sports, and festivities. South Bay is famous because of its beach cities which include Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach, each possessing unique features which attract not only the local residents but also the tourists. Although most people prefer to live in big cities such as New York, others also prefer the relaxing atmosphere that beach cities have to offer. Whether it’s getting tanned under the sun or surfing the big waves, Americans just love to feel the breeze of the ocean and unwind.

The South Bay is also the primary tourist destinations when it comes to holidays. Especially during the 4th of July, Hermosa Beach’s Iron Man Competition attracts big mass of crowd. The Iron Man Competition consists of running a mile, surfing a mile, and then drinking 6-pack beer at the end. The first one to consume all the drinks (6-pack beer) wins. This craziest and wildest activity during the 4th of July starts around 9 A.M onwards. Although, only those people over 21 years old can participate.

Aside from the Hermosa Beach, the South Bay is also known to be the hotbed of some of the world’s greatest bands. This includes the Redd Kross (Hawthorne), Beach Boys, The Decendents (Manhattan), Black Flag (Redondo Beach), Circle Jerks (Hermosa Beach), Pennywise (Hermosa Beach), and 98 Mute (Hermosa Beach). Furthermore, Kurupt (Hawthorne), The Deviates (South Bay), and Driven Out (South Bay) also originated from the South Bay.

Overall, South Bay is pretty much offering the luxury, convenience, and accessibility (best orthodontic clinics included) that most residents seek. Do you have severe teeth misalignment problems? Don’t hesitate to contact the best orthodontic clinic in California: Beach Braces. Call them now at: 310 – 379 – 0006.

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The Bands of South Bay, CA

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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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Whiten Your Teeth

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Words of Wisdom No.10: “Conceal with Color“

There are a lot of ways to make your teeth whiter. Using baking soda once a week in order to remove stains in one of the most commonly known techniques. Other techniques include the use of apple cider vinegar as it serves the same purpose with baking soda. For those who don’t want to use natural remedies, you can always consult your orthodontist for a good bleaching agent.

While the steps above take time before you could see the results, there are some other ways to get immediate results. Among them is the use of tricks. Although it doesn’t whiten your teeth directly, it gives you an illusion of whiter teeth. Good news is that ladies can always have this secret ingredient in their bags. Bad news is that this trick is only applicable for ladies.

Ladies should choose a medium coral or light red lipstick and apply daily. If you conceal the color of your lips, your teeth might look whiter if you know which color to choose. You should avoid using light-colored lipstick as it tends to bring out the yellowish color of your teeth. So if you want to make your teeth look whiter immediately, then use medium to dark shades.

This lipstick trick works daily but it doesn’t mean you’re going to stop doing everything you could in order to make your teeth whiter. It is always a better option if you can apply the permanent solution rather than just the band aid solution.

Dr Panucci specializes in teeth whitening using the latest technologies including Opalescense and Treswhite, contact us today for a free consultation.

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

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

Whiten Your Teeth

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Brush Your Teeth Twice A Day

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Words of Wisdom No.9: “Brush Your Teeth When You First Get Out of Bed and Before You Get Back In at Night“

Sleeping allows you to take rest for six to eight hours a day. It also means that you won’t be able to brush your teeth during that time hence bacteria accumulate as you sleep. When you wake up in the morning, you might smell a very bad odor because of the bacterial growth inside your mouth hence you need to immediately brush your teeth when you get out of bed.

Kathleen W. Wilson, M.D., (an internist at the Ochsner Health Center in New Orleans and author of “When You Think You Are Falling Apart”) said that there are two most crucial times for brushing your teeth. Since saliva dries up at night it is best to remove all plaque before going to sleep. Saliva keeps cavity causing plaque off your teeth. She also stressed that brushing your teeth first thing in the morning is recommended in order to brush off all the plaque accumulated during the night.

Therefore, you need to brush your teeth when you first get out of bed and before you get back in at night in order to make sure you are keeping your teeth and gums healthy all the time. Not being able to follow these steps religiously might cause your teeth to fall out even if you’re too young to look like grandma or grandpa. Doing so might take time every day but it is the only way to ensure that you get to keep your teeth in the future.

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Brush Your Teeth Twice A Day

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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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Flossing Teeth With Your Eyes Shut

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Words of Wisdom No.8: “Practice Flossing with Your Eyes Shut“

Flossing teeth is necessary after eating. It helps you remove stuck food in between your teeth which is very uncomfortable if not removed. Make sure to carry around floss in your bag, your car, your desk, or even in your pocket. This comes in very handy especially if you don’t have the time to brush your teeth after eating lunch. Aside from floss, you can also bring mouthwash or a sugar-free mint in order to make sure you restore the freshness of your breath.

As flossing is a good way to remove stuck food particles in your mouth, not being able to do so because there are no mirrors is also a common hindrance. If your office doesn’t have mirrors in the bathroom or anywhere, then don’t just accept the fact that you can’t floss. There are actually a lot of things you can do and flossing without a mirror can be one of them.

You need to practice flossing with your eyes shut. You need to memorize your mouth, your teeth, gums, and everything else. If you have the skill of flossing even with your eyes shut, then you’re not going to need any mirror while doing it anywhere. You can freely floss in your car, in the pantry, or barely anywhere. This skill really comes in handy if you find yourself surrounded with people all the time or if you find it hard to look for mirrors in your workplace.

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

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

Flossing Teeth With Your Eyes Shut

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Keep Your Breath Fresh

Stay Fresh!

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Words of Wisdom No.7: “Stay Fresh“

During a busy day, you might not have the time to brush your teeth as often as you want. Even though you are following the guidelines for brushing your teeth around two to four times daily, you might still find your breath smelly. So what do you need to do in order to avoid this? You don’t want to greet your major investors with a bad breath during your meeting but you don’t have the time to brush your teeth before the meeting either.

Buying a Mouth Wash

The solution is simple. Keep an alcohol-free mouth wash on you all the time. Gargling with mouth wash always saves you your precious time compared to brushing your teeth. Besides, if you don’t bring your toothbrush with you every day, then keeping a mouthwash at your side comes in very handy. When buying a mouth wash, making sure it is alcohol-free should be part of your criteria. Too much alcohol can dry out the tissues of your mouth making it more susceptible with bacteria.

So how do you know if it’s time to gargle with mouth wash? The simple step would be to lick your palm and smell it while it’s still wet. If you don’t smell anything then you are still good to go but if you smell something, then it’s time to bring that mouth wash out. In emergency situations where you don’t have a toothbrush or a mouth wash, you can resort to a sugar-free breath mint. It gives temporary effect of freshness and can help eliminate odor.

If you have any other queries about caring for your teeth you can post a comment on our Facebook wall, or contact Dr Panucci directly for your complimentary consultation.

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

Keep Your Teeth Fresh

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Brush Teeth With Baking Soda, Really?

Get a Healthy Teeth with Baking Soda

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Words of Wisdom No.6: “Brush Your Teeth With Baking Soda Once A Week“

No matter how much you brush on a recommended frequency, the right duration, and doing the proper routine, you may still find it hard to whiten your teeth especially if you drink a lot of coffee and smoke a lot. Aside from coffee, dark colored drinks can also influence the color of your teeth hence be very careful when choosing your drinks.Besides avoiding dark colored foods and going on a white teeth diet, you might ask if there are still other ways to whiten your teeth. Luckily, there are a hundred of ways in order to do so. Among them includes using baking soda once a week.

Brushing your teeth with baking soda once a week will help you remove stains on your teeth. The application process is just the same when you are brushing your teeth with the regular toothpaste. Just put the baking soda on your toothbrush and start doing the same routine when you brush daily. Make sure all parts of the teeth are covered as you don’t want your teeth to have some white parts and other yellowish parts.

After making sure you covered all of your teeth, wash your mouth thoroughly as well as your toothbrush. Aside from toothpaste, you can also use salt as an alternative to brush your teeth. Just make sure you spit it out after brushing so it doesn’t count as sodium intake. Brushing with salt should be done every other day if you think that your gums feel raw.

For  professional whitening of teeth with amazing results you can contact Dr Panucci today for a free consultation.

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

Brush Teeth With Baking Soda

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Get Fresh With Apple Cider Vinegar

Gargle with Apple Cider Vinegar

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Words of Wisdom No.5: “Gargle with Apple Cider Vinegar”

Did you know that gargling with apple cider vinegar every morning helps whiten your teeth?

Yes, you read it right. Apple cider vinegar can actually do a great job in removing stains in your teeth thus making them appear whiter with every gargle. Aside from removing these stains, apple cider vinegar can also kill bacteria in your teeth and gums hence minimizing the possibility of bad breath. This comes in handy especially in cases where  you don’t have a toothbrush on you and you need to make sure you have a good oral hygiene.

Apple cider vinegar is a good substitute knowing that it can easily be found in anyone’s kitchen. In case you are wondering, apple cider vinegar obviously came from apples. It is made by crushing apples and squeezing its juice out.

Just like detergent foods, using apple cider vinegar does not mean that you don’t need to brush your teeth anymore. You still need to do so the moment you get the chance to use your toothbrush. Experts recommend gargling with apple cider vinegar every morning before you proceed to brush your teeth.

There’s no more natural way to whiten teeth than using apple cider vinegar. Knowing some alternatives when it comes to oral hygiene allows you to still find a way to preserve your teeth no matter what the circumstances are. The use of apple cider vinegar is just among the hundreds of other alternatives you can explore and ask your orthodontist about.

If there are any question you would like to ask, please feel free to contact our office, who write a comment on our Facebook wall.

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

Get A Fresh Oral Hygiene With Apple Cider Vinegar

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Famous People with Braces

When many people get braces they are extremely hesitant about this form of treatment because it’s not something that we see a lot in traditional media and especially from celebrities.
While many people can’t think of a lot of celebrities that may have had braces or even walked the red carpet while wearing braces, there are certainly a large cast of stars that have used braces and have been seen out in public wearing their orthodontic appliances to straighten their smile and get the kind of straight teeth that they’ve always wanted.

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Seeing the celebrities that have had braces will help to give you and other patients the confidence that they need to be seen out in public even with braces. There’s no reason why you should feel self-conscious about smiling even with braces on as today braces can be heavily customized and also kept extremely hidden using certain products like Invisalign.
Celebrities can not only use braces as a new fashion accessory but can also enjoy the benefits of having the perfect smile they’ve always wanted after their braces are removed. Here are some of the top celebrities that have been seen wearing braces and orthodontic appliances over the course of their careers in the public eye.

1. Beyonce:

Beyonce walked the red carpet several times sporting traditional metal braces with customized brackets. She had braces for the required treatment period and now has a wonderful straight smile. Beyoncé was never shy about hiding her smile even with traditional metal braces on.

2. Faith Hill:

Faith Hill received adult braces so that she could work on her smile and this goes to show that people of any age and status can receive orthodontic treatment. Faith Hill was always showing off her smile and had a set of traditional metal braces with pink brackets to show off her own individual style.

Katy Perry

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3. Katy Perry:

Katy Perry had a full set of braces and headgear for the video last Friday night. These braces and headgear were custom fitted by Dr. Panucci and she wears them throughout the video. This is a great example of somebody using braces even in a music video for a bit of fun.

4. Tom Cruise:

Tom Cruise appeared on a wide array of newspaper and magazine covers for showing off his very famous braces. Tom Cruise had an amazing smile even with his braces on and it goes to show just how men of all ages can receive orthodontic treatment to work on their smile without having to have confidence issues.
If you’re interested in receiving your own braces do not hesitate to contact Beach Braces orthodontic experts in Manhattan beach, Southern California. Call us today for a complimentary consultation.

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

 Famous People With Braces