Most of us are not born with that bold-and-beautiful celebrity smile. In fact, most well-known celebrities are not born with their smile either. However, that fantastic smile is now within reach in Sacramento County, CA with the help Dr. Michael Payne and the team at...
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Why Should My Child See An Orthodontist?
Dr. Michael Payne and the professionals at American River Orthodontics near Sactown, CA know that a thorough dental evaluation will reveal how your child’s teeth and mouth are growing. To evaluate how a child’s teeth are developing, the American Association of...
Can I Get Braces From My Dentist?
Can my general dentist provide me with orthodontic care? The easy answer is “Yes, a general dentist CAN offer a patient this treatment.” If a dentist can align and straighten a patient’s teeth with braces as well as an average orthodontist, then they are qualified to...
What Is the Perfect Age to Begin Taking My Child to the Orthodontist?
Dr. Michael Payne of American River Orthodontics near Citrus Heights, CA is often asked if a child may eventually need orthodontic attention, what the signs are to look for, and at what age should a child begin treatment. As a child develops, one of the first things...
Five Problems That Braces Can Correct
If you’re interested in orthodontic treatment with braces, Dr. Michael Payne and the team at American River Orthodontics near Arden-Arcade, CA provide complete information to their patients considering treatment with braces. If you are curious if braces can help you...
Have You Ever Wondered How Orthodontia Works?
Dr. Michael Payne and the team at American River Orthodontics know that clear concise information about orthodontics treatment helps their prospective patients understand how orthodontic treatment works and allays any fear of the unknown regarding orthodontic...
Why To Get Invisalign as an Adult
Today, almost 20% of people wearing braces are adults. However, for some, metal braces are just not an option; they are less than attractive, decidedly uncomfortable, and can be painful to wear. Meet Invisalign, the perfect alternative to traditional braces, due to...
Are Clear Braces Different from Traditional Braces?
Many adults near Granite Bay, CA, in the Roseville, CA area have found a new and improved way of fixing their misaligned teeth and jaws through our easy and innovative orthodontic treatment known as clear braces. Often times, people are hesitant to get braces, but of...
Questions to Ask at an Orthodontic Consultation
Let’s face it; most people don’t have smiles that are naturally perfect. Many people suffer from crooked, misaligned, or discolored teeth. Luckily, we have good news for those who wish to improve the appearance of their smile, and steer clear of any health...
How Does Invisalign Even Work?
With all the recent hype about getting Invisalign treatment, it may sound too good to be true. Braces that aren’t made of metal? Clear appearance to avoid social backlash? Invisalign from American River Orthodontics in Roseville, CA takes all the rules that come along...