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The outbreak of the new COVID-19 virus has affected all Americans and all people across the globe. If your job is classified as a non-essential job, you are probably staying at home and trying to stop the spread of virus and hoping that this will die down soon. If you are already in orthodontic treatment, you might be wondering what is going to happen to your usual monthly or bimonthly orthodontic checkup. If you are considering orthodontic treatment, you might be wondering how long you should wait before you can go in for a consult. Our office, iSmile Orthodontics in [...] Read More

When your orthodontic treatment is completed, you will be given a retainer to wear. Retainer is a crucial part of maintaining your beautiful smile. Teeth have a tendency to move all your life and retainers will keep your teeth in their ideal position and prevent them from shifting around. Most patients will receive a fixed retainer for the bottom teeth and a removable retainer for the top teeth. Some patients will have a removable retainer for both top and bottom teeth. Your orthodontist, Dr. Sepi Torkan will review your treatment and your original tooth position to determine which type of [...] Read More