When it comes to the types of braces you can choose to create a beautiful smile, ceramic braces are one of the most cosmetic options for orthodontic treatment. This is because they use a tooth-colored material that is shaded to your natural tooth color for a more discreet appearance. We can help you keep your ceramic braces beautiful with tips... read more »
A common question that Dr. Christopher Corsa and the team at Corsa Orthodontics in San Jose, California hear is, “Do I really need braces?” We recommend orthodontic treatment to qualified patients for a variety of reasons. The most obvious is to give you the amazing smile you deserve, but there are other benefits to braces as well. Braces help your... read more »
Inconsistent oral hygiene habits are sometimes common with young children and adolescents. If your child fails to consistently brush and floss they can be at increased risk of suffering from cavities. In some of these cases, severe tooth decay can lead to tooth loss. Our team here at Corsa Orthodontics want to work to avoid this complication and give your... read more »
Oral hygiene is very important for the smile and oral health, and especially when you are wearing braces. In fact, it can help you maintain strong and healthy teeth and gums because it can remove plaque, bacteria and other harmful substances from your smile regularly, which can help you prevent cavities and gum disease. Oral hygiene is just like giving... read more »
Have you been longing for a straighter smile? Do traditional braces seem like an unappealing option to you? Do you feel like a smile of your dreams could be months, if not years, in your future? Good news, this may no longer be the case! At Corsa Orthodontics, we are proud to offer our patients the Damon® braces as an... read more »
Do you wish you can have a better alignment for your teeth? If so, Invisalign® may be right for you! When it comes to adjusting your smile, it takes an expert orthodontist, such as Dr. Christopher Corsa with Corsa Orthodontics in San Jose, California, which is why we are happy to share this information on Invisalign with you. Invisalign is... read more »
Have you ever heard of the word malocclusion before? Malocclusions are well-known, but we aren't always aware of what is associated with them. Malocclusions refer to bad bites, or the way the teeth come together. If you are suffering from a bad bite, you will need to visit your orthodontist in San Jose, California, for an orthodontic alignment therapy. Common... read more »
Gum disease is one of the most dangerous dental issues in the world today. This is why our orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Corsa, strongly recommends doing everything you can to keep gum disease at bay. Unfortunately, your smile is prone to this disease while you have braces. This is because it’s difficult to properly remove the plaque from your smile regularly.... read more »
If you have braces, it’s important to keep your smile in tip-top shape so you can prevent cavities. Cavities, also known as tooth decay, are a dangerous dental issue that can destroy your teeth if you’re not careful. They can also complicate your orthodontic treatment. So, our orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Corsa, encourages you to do everything to prevent cavities by... read more »
Does your child have crooked teeth? If so, they most likely have a lower self-esteem as well as a sub-par oral health. It’s best to consider aligning their smile with braces so they can have the appearance they need and the health they want. Our orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Corsa, recommends that your child aligns their teeth during their adolescent years.... read more »
