Our Values
Our Beverly Hills team is committed to providing the best possible care to our patients, and that starts with our core values.
Exceptional Service
Our goal is for all of our patients to feel great about their orthodontic treatment. We will provide guidance, support, and encouragement at every step in the journey.
We also offer customized treatment planning, multiple payment plan options, and easy post-treatment maintenance to make everything as stress-free as possible.
Proactive & Conservative Treatment
We believe less-is-more when it comes to orthodontics, especially when it comes to early intervention for children. We will always choose the most efficient, effective, and conservative treatment possible for each patient.
Orthodontics for Everyone
At Waldman Orthodontics, we believe orthodontic treatment is for everyone. We are able to customize treatment plans to suit the needs of children, teens, and adults. Additionally, our in-house payment plans are designed to be flexible, keeping our patients' budgets in mind.
Early Assessments for Children
One of the best ways to make sure your child's oral development is progressing as it should is with an early evaluation by our orthodontist, Dr. Waldman. This lets him identify and treat any emerging orthodontic issues, and address them promptly.
Orthodontics for Oral Health
While orthodontic treatment can definitely create a beautiful smile, there's so much more to it than that! At its core, orthodontic treatment is about helping patients achieve good oral health that improves their day-to-day lives.
Better Oral Function
When the alignment of teeth and jaws is corrected, their actual function (things like biting, chewing, speaking, and breathing) can become easier. Problems with these basic functions can be debilitating for patients, and we take pride in alleviating the discomfort they cause.
Better Oral Hygiene
Orthodontic treatment can make a huge difference when it comes to common oral health problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. This is because it's much easier to clean the spaces between each tooth when they're straight than when they're overcrowded or misaligned.
Long-Term Damage Prevention
As misaligned teeth move against each other in uneven patterns over time, it can create a lot of wear and tear. Even just talking or chewing can result in worn or broken teeth. Once your teeth are straight, you can avoid much of this wear and reduce the need for restorations in the future.
Knowledge is Power for Patients
Well-informed patients are more likely to succeed with their orthodontic treatment. For this reason, our team prioritizes patient communication.
To make sure our patients understand every part of their treatment plan, our team is always available to answer questions.
Here are our answers to some questions we are frequently asked by new patients about orthodontics:
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What is an orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dental specialist that is trained in the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of misaligned teeth, jaws, and bite patterns.
Dentists must complete an additional three years of university and earn the specialty designation.
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What are the benefits of orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatments are designed to align the teeth and jaws, which can have a number of esthetic and functional benefits.
Aside from being unsightly, misalignments in the teeth and jaws can lead to difficulty chewing, speaking, and breathing. These misalignments can result in chronic neck pain and facial pain as well. Misaligned teeth are also more difficult to keep clean than straight teeth are. This means that people with misalignments are more prone to tooth decay and gum disease.
By improving the alignment of the teeth and jaws, orthodontic treatment can help resolve all of these issues.
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At what age should someone seek orthodontic treatment?
Children should visit the orthodontist for the first time around the age of seven. At this age, the orthodontist can determine if intervention is needed immediately, or if they want to monitor the situation. At Waldman Orthodontics, we take a conservative approach to children's orthodontic treatment, and only intervene when we feel it is vital to guarantee their positive oral development.
As far as adults go, there is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment. As long as the teeth and gums are healthy, adults in their 30s, 40s, and beyond can benefit from orthodontics too.
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How can I tell if I need orthodontic treatment?
The best way to know for sure if you could benefit from orthodontic treatment is to be evaluated by an orthodontist. You can request an appointment with us at any time (no referral needed!).
That being said, some signs that you should book a consultation include:
- Visibly misaligned teeth or bite
- Pain or discomfort when chewing
- Difficulty chewing or speaking
- Chronic facial or jaw pain
- Difficulty brushing and flossing
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What are my orthodontic treatment options at Waldman Orthodontics?
The two primary modes of orthodontic treatment we offer are braces and clear aligners. Either treatment method can be customized for each patients' specific needs.
We also offer surgical orthodontics to treat severe jaw irregularities. This orthodontic treatment improves patients' facial appearance and ability to chew, speak, and breathe.
For children, early intervention may involve jaw growth guidance with appliances like palatal expanders.