High-Tech Orthodontic Treatment in Pasadena

The Latest Technology in West Covina and Pasadena, California.

At The Smile Agency, we are always looking for ways to make our patients’ experience better. That’s why we offer the latest in high-tech treatment options to make treatment faster, more comfortable and more esthetic.

TADS – Temporary Anchorage Device Screws

TADS are Temporary Anchorage Device Screws, otherwise knows as Mini- Implants. If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pasadena & West Covina that can completely makeover your smile with innovative technology, Dr. Guinn is the one to see. With TADS, Dr. Karen Guinn places them into the top or bottom gum, depending on what movement is needed.

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Herbst Appliance

The Herbst appliance is a fixed functional appliance that is used for patients in growing stage and it eliminates the need for jaw surgery.

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What Causes a Gummy Smile?

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A gummy smile can be due to specific complications with the structures in your face and jaw. It can develop because of:

Abnormal tooth eruption.
Poor jawbone development.
Overactive upper lip muscle.
Overgrown gums.
Naturally small teeth.

Even a small abnormality in part of your mouth or jaw can displace the positioning of everything around it, leading to features like too much gums showing when you smile. A thorough evaluation can help Dr. Guinn find the origin of your gummy smile and plan a strategic treatment. Once treated, your teeth and gums are more in balance and you can smile confidently.