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Ever looked at another person’s beautiful smile and wondered if it’s possible for you? Ask our orthodontist in Mission Viejo, and they’ll give you only one answer — ABSOLUTELY!

At Aria Dental, we believe that there’s no such thing as too late when it comes to achieving your dream smile. The only thing you need is a commitment to your treatment plan and leave the rest to our award-winning orthodontist and the latest orthodontic technology available today!

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Some people think that the benefits of straight teeth are purely about making a person’s smile look better. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), having straighter teeth can improve your mouth, body, and mind. Dr. Horiyat says, “Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body, thus, straight teeth can prevent many oral conditions, which ultimately prevent many medical conditions.”

Having straight teeth benefits patients beyond just looking beautiful. Straight teeth renew the oral function for eating and speaking as well as boosting confidence. The boost in your self-esteem can have lasting effects not only on your emotional health but also on overall outlook.

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What Orthodontics Can Treat?

When you come in, our expert orthodontist will analyze your teeth, jaw, bite, and overall smile, and recommend the best course of treatment depending on the issues you have. Some common ones are:

Health Benefits of Straight Teeth

Straight teeth are linked to overall health

Most diseases such as strokes, diabetes, heart disease, and most auto-immune disease originate from digestive systems which start in the mouth. When teeth are crooked or spaced, your gum is more susceptible to collecting harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, which will lead to gum disease or periodontal disease as well as traveling through the vascular system and acupuncture meridian to other parts of your body.

Straight teeth reduce misaligned bites and prevents abnormal tooth wear

Crowded teeth often cause one or more teeth to protrude out, which will ultimately rub against the teeth in the opposite arch. This unnatural grinding of upper and lower teeth will lead to an inefficient chewing function, excessive wear and tear of your teeth, and introduce multiple issues from TMJ to sinus problems.

Straight teeth decrease your risk of dental trauma or injury

Crowded, protruding upper teeth are more targets for undesirable contacts and are more likely to be broken or fractured in the event of an accident during sport, falls, or accidental head butt.

Straight teeth decrease headaches or neck pain.

Misaligned teeth place excessive stress on the surrounding gum and the bone that support the teeth, which will cause malocclusion (bite disorder) and jaw misalignment and ultimately lead to chronic headaches, facial pain, and neck pain.

Straight teeth are easier to clean and have few cavities

Do you have crooked and crowded teeth, or often find yourself checking the mirror for unsightly food caught in your teeth? The inability to easily remove all tiny food particles among crooked and crowded teeth will cause the plaque to build ups, which will eventually cause teeth decay.

Straight teeth build confidence

Orthodontic treatment can help boost your self-confidence, giving you a better quality of life and the freedom to smile without holding back.

Find Your Ideal Braces

There are several types of braces, and each one has unique characteristics.

Invisalign^® (Clear Aligners)

Made of a series of removable and invisible aligners in a precise computer-controlled sequenced
Used to align both front and back teeth as well as bite
Removable
Less hassle with flossing and brushing
Eat anything you want by taking them out during mealtimes
Comfortable and convenient

Functional & Biological ALF-Orthodontics

Made of virtually undetectable wires
Used to improve tongue function and positioning, breathing, and swallowing
Removable only when necessary
Versatile & customizable
Encourages optimal facial and neurological development

Clear Ceramic Braces

Made of clear materials
Used to align both front and back teeth as well as bite
Not Removable
Less visible than metal braces
Used primarily on adult patients or older teenagers
Typically used on upper front teeth

Traditional Metal Braces

Made of high-grade stainless steel or titanium
Used to align both front and back teeth as well as bite
Not Removable
Most common type
Involves arch wire, metal brackets, and ligature elastic bands
Can be personalized with colored elastics (rubber bands)

Lingual Braces

Made of stainless steel or titanium, just like metal braces
Used to fix front and back teeth
Not Removable
Hidden behind the teeth
100% customized to your teeth shape
A great option for models, athletes, adult professionals, musicians, and more

Inman Aligners

Made of removal appliance made of nickel-titanium coil spring
Used to align front tooth quickly before cosmetic work
Removal and fast treatment
Anchors to moral teeth with two arches
Less expensive than clear ceramic braces and traditional metal braces
Works faster than traditional orthodontics

VIVOS Guided Growth & Devleopment

Mostly worn passively while sleeping
Promote nasal breathing, arch and jaw devevelopment
Palatal expander function
Correct tongue posture
Different Kinds: Starter, VGx, VWx & PEx
Removable or fixed based on the type of appliances

VIVOS Care Appliances

Mostly worn passively while sleeping
Original expansion technology with multiple upper and/or lower arch configuration for adults
Removable
520(k) clearance from the FDA as class II medical device
Different Kinds: DNA, MRNA & MMRNA

How Orthodontics Work?

Our orthodontists are specially trained to correct misaligned teeth and bites using braces, Invisalign^®, and other methods. Depending on your situation, your orthodontist may recommend appliances made of ceramic, metal, or clear BPA-free plastic.
Bonded to the teeth or removable, they will place a constant, gentle force in a precise direction to move your teeth into the proper place.

Enjoy an Amazing Smile Today!

It’s a wonderful time to wear braces — orthodontics has advanced to the point where you don’t need to wear bulky, ugly metal bands around your teeth anymore. You’ll be able to choose whether you want metal or clear brackets as well as the color of your appliance. Wires are barely noticeable, and everything is designed to move your teeth comfortably and faster than ever.

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Schedule an Appointment with Top Certified Holistic Orthodontist

Maryam Horiyat

DDS, AIAOMT . IABDM

27652 Crown Valley Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92691

(949) 364-9600

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Orthodontics for Children

A Lifetime of Great Oral Health Begins with A Holistic Dentist in Mission Viejo, CA

What Age to Start braces for Your Child?

While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends visiting the orthodontist around the age of Seven (7).

By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for the orthodontist to diagnose and correct tooth and jaw problems sooner to prevent jaw surgery later on in life.

Braces for kids are an excellent option for guiding the growth and development of their smiles and airway. Since orthodontists are able to predict structural changes that may occur as your child gets older, addressing such structural changes with braces can save your child’s smile and also prevent any additional dental issues or airway issues.

Things to Look for That May Mean Your Child Needs to See an Orthodontics:

Early or late loss of baby teeth
A hard time chewing or biting food
Mouth breathing
Finger or thumb sucking
Crowded, misplaced, or blocked teeth
Teeth that come together abnormally, or do not come together at all
Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the rest of the face
Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight

For parents, it’s not always easy to know if your child may need orthodontic treatment. Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment for an orthodontic evaluation. Today’s early treatment will give your child a healthy and beautiful smile for the future.

what is Early age orthodontic?

Early orthodontic treatment is designed to prevent minor orthodontic treatment issues from becoming major ones.

Early age orthodontics is the process of providing children with early treatment for orthodontic conditions such as narrow jaw. dental crowding, misaligned bites, jaw discrepancies’, and protruding teeth. This type of treatment is usually done using done using two phases: PHASE I and PHASE II.

Early treatment allows your orthodontist to:

Correct and guide the growth of your child's jaw to help the permanent teeth come in straight
Correct bite and jaw problems
Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
Create space for erupting permanent teeth
Correct harmful oral habits such as thumb sucking
Create more space for crowded teeth
Avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life
Improve speech
Prevent or correct airway issues
Reduce the chances of impacted teeth

phase 1 orthodontic

Phase 1 or early/ interceptive orthodontic treatment generally begins between ages of 7 to 10 when your child’s still has some of their baby teeth and before all of their permanent teeth have erupted. Phase 1 is defined as an organized approach to the early diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of skeletal and dental irregularities related to healthy, growing patients. Phase 1 treatments focuses on guiding the growth and development of children’s jaw and airway, improving the overall facial balance, and alignment of teeth. This proactive approach helps address orthodontic issues in their early stages, setting the foundations for a healthier and more stable smile as children continue to grow. It usually consists of braces or a simple orthodontic appliance.

Phase 1 orthodontic treatment is not necessary for all children. It’s typically recommended in case where a child has has specific jaw development or orthodontic issues that, if left untreated, could lead to more severe problems as they grow. Our certified orthodontic evaluate each child individually to recommend the more appropriate time to begin phase 1 orthodontic treatment.

phase 2 Orthodontic

Phase II braces usually happen few years after phase I, about ages 11 or 12. The time of phase II treatment can vary depending on the severity of misalignment, or the presence of any structural issues. If any complex issue exist such as jaw development or impacted teeth, then phase II may need to begin at an earlier age

Phase II orthodontic treatment is individualized based on the patient’s diagnosis and may include any number of dental tools such as braces, spacers, expanders, and aligners.

Phase II treatment is used to correct crooked teeth, an overbite, underbite, crossbite, impacted tooth, or other dental issues.

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Orthodontics for Teens

Make Your Teen’s Appointment Today & Lay Foundation for a Lifetime!

Braces, retainers, and everything else that you want to know about orthodontics! You’ve just heard the three words that every teen dreads: “YOU NEED BRACES!”

Braces! What Now?

Don’t worry! Braces aren’t nearly as scary as you may think. In fact, braces today come in a variety of styles, materials, and colors, making life with braces much easier, more comfortable, and even more stylish than in the past.

Braces Your Way!

Orthodontic braces are a big part of life for many people your age. While braces might have had a bad reputation in the past, modern braces with advanced style make it easy to look good and feel good!
We offer a variety of types of modern braces and aligners. Some common options include:

How Long Will I Have to Wear Braces?

The amount of time it takes to treat your smile with braces depends on three key factors:

Early Treatment —Early treatment allows orthodontists to monitor the growth of the jaw and recommend further orthodontic treatment if it becomes necessary. Not everybody receives early orthodontic treatment; in some cases, it may be recommended that a patient wait receive treatment.
Needing Correction —The amount of treatment needed to correct a problem will determine how long the process takes. Different patients react to treatments differently. While it may take one patient only 12 months to complete treatment, it may take another patient 24 months. Treatment times can vary depending on how quickly your body responds and how much work is needed to give you the show-stopping smile you expect.
YOU! —Your willingness to use the appliances your orthodontist gives you plays a major role in the length of time it takes to complete your treatment. Always remember to take care of your braces and appliances; this truly will help make your treatment shorter!

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Orthodontics for Adults

An Attractive Smile Is a Magnificent Asset of Well-Being!

Enhance Your Self-confidence & Improve Your Health!

Orthodontic treatment is no longer just for teens. The American Association of Orthodontists states that one in five orthodontic patients is over the age of 21. Many adults are choosing to receive treatment because they understand the importance of maintaining their health, and they want to feel better about their appearance. Adults everywhere are taking advantage of the opportunity to receive orthodontic care, and now you can too.

Orthodontic Options for Adults

For many adults, the thought of having metal braces is enough to discourage them from receiving treatment. However, today’s orthodontic treatment options offer a variety of braces and appliances that are comfortable, aesthetic, and customized to meet your needs. Types of braces include:

Clear Invisalign^®
Ceramic braces
Traditional metal braces
Six Month Smiles^®
Lingual (behind the tooth) braces
Inman Aligners^®
ALF orthodontics

Common Reasons for Orthodontics Treatments

A bad bite or malocclusion, causing teeth to fit together incorrectly
Teeth are crowded or spaced apart, possibly causing tooth decay or gum disease
Abnormal jaw pain, or pressure that is caused by crooked teeth
The desire for a healthier mouth and a more confident smile

Adults’ Vs. Teens' Orthodontics

The main difference to remember when treating adults or children and teens is that in younger patients the jawbones are still developing. For adults, these bones have stopped growing, which may mean the possibility of orthognathic surgery to align the jawbones. Other differences include:

GUM OR BONE LOSS (PERIODONTAL DISEASE)

Adults are more likely than children to experience gum recession or even bone loss due to gingivitis or advanced periodontal disease.

GUM OR BONE LOSS (PERIODONTAL DISEASE)

Adults are more likely than children to experience gum recession or even bone loss due to gingivitis or advanced periodontal disease.

WORN OR MISSING TEETH

Over time teeth can become worn down and shift into different positions that can only be corrected with orthodontic care. Missing teeth can cause other teeth to shift and tilt, creating a bad bite and increasing the possibility of gum disease.

INCOMPLETE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AS A TEEN

Many adults received some orthodontic treatment as a child or teen, but never completed their treatments. As an adult, they choose to complete their orthodontic treatment to achieve the healthy, beautiful smile they always wanted.

Not Sure What Your Smile Needs?

Take our Smile Assessment! Let our doctors customize the right solution – just for you.

Our practice also recognizes that adults and children have different needs and require a different level of attention and care. We will work with you to ensure that you receive the most appropriate treatments and that your needs are met with understanding and respect from us.

There’s no age limit to a great smile, and Aria Dental caters to children and adults. For children, the earlier they get orthodontic treatment, the better and quicker the outcome will be.

Ready to take the first step? Discover your treatment options and receive an estimate for the whole period. Contact Aria Dental to learn more.

Reasons to Do Orthodontic Treatments

STRAIGHT TEETH ARE HEALTHY— Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to keep clean with flossing and brushing and may help prevent other health problems.
A BEAUTIFUL, STRAIGHT SMILE BUILDS CONFIDENCE — Orthodontic treatment can help boost your self-confidence, giving you a better quality of life and the freedom to smile without holding back!
MOUTHS LEFT UNTREATED CAN GET WORSE — Not receiving orthodontic treatment when it's needed can create long-term health issues costing you more in the end.

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our Orthodontics Options

Invisalign^®

Palatal Expander

Ceramic Braces

Alf Orthodontics

Traditional Metal Braces

Personalized Dental Care

Dr. Maryam Horiyat is a premier cosmetic, holistic, and biological dentist who is commonly considered the ideal choice for patients seeking the finest in cosmetic dentistry treatments. She has completed over 10,000 cosmetic dental treatments successfully, which function and look incredibly beautiful. See for yourself how rewarding dental treatments can be when you choose Dr. Horiyat.