In a paper published in J Am Dent Assoc 1998 Mar;129(3):301-11 Dr Walter Loesche from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, wrote:
“Several recent studies have shown a link between dental disease and coronary heart disease. The authors studied 320 U.S. veterans in a convenience sample to assess the relationship between oral health and systemic [...]

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By MELINDA MAWDSLEY/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Brian Burton knows braces not houses.
A local orthodontist, Burton, 34, doesn’t have much experience building a home.
But the orthodontist’s commitment to Mary White and her three daughters trumps any contribution Burton can give hanging drywall and installing electrical outlets at the house being built for the [...]

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Camarillo Orthodontist’s FACT or FICTION
1. Orthodontists are appropriate only for the most challenging and complex orthodontic cases.
FICTION: Orthodontists recognize the difference between a simple case and a complex one. And when a case is challenging, orthodontists know what to do.
2. My family dentist says he can straighten my teeth.
FACT: However, an orthodontist has 2-3 years [...]

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There is a new option for patients who wish for straighter teeth and a more functional bite without the unsightly “train tracks.” For the “ideal” patient – that is, the orthodontist believes good results can be achieved using this method for a particular patient – Invisalign provides a tooth straightening alternative. If surgery is required [...]

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Bonding.
If you have a misshapen or rotated tooth or if the shapes of your teeth create a smile you don’t like, then a Camarillo Orthodontist can painlessly change your smile by adding a bonded composite material to your teeth. Minimally bonded smiles can look great and tend to look more natural than a fully veneered [...]

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