What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment that uses clear, custom-made aligners to straighten teeth. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign aligners are nearly invisible, making them a popular choice for people who want to improve their smile without the noticeable appearance of braces. The Invisalign meaning is simple: it’s a way to achieve […]

If you’re here, there’s a good chance you started Googling for Invisalign before you found this page on clear aligners. No worries, Invisalign is a brand name for these alternatives to traditional braces but it’s not the only brand on the market. At Elegant Dentistry in Marina del Rey, we use clear aligners from ClearCorrect. […]

Recent articles have noted that the teeth of many celebrities are exhibiting two noteworthy traits – first, gorgeous perfection, and second, looking increasingly similar from one mouth to the next. One reason for this is that there are many ways a smile can collapse but fewer ways in which it can look perfect. After all, […]

While nearly all parents will do whatever they can to make sure their infants, toddlers, and older children see a pediatrician, pediatric dentistry for our youngest kids may not always get the same priority. After all, baby teeth generally start falling out when kids are younger than seven, so it might be tempting to assume it’s okay […]

People who live in Elegant Dentistry’s home base know that there are two Hollywoods. One is the part of Los Angeles a few miles east and north of our Marina del Rey office. The other is the nickname for the gigantic entertainment business spread all over the area and around the world, but largely based […]

Traditionally, the holiday period is when many of our wonderful Elegant Dentistry patients get in touch with us about cosmetic matters such as teeth whitening and dental veneers to help them look their best. This year may be extra busy for us. For starters, people who work in entertainment are now hurriedly getting back to work now […]

If your thinking about oral health is mostly about how your teeth look, think again. Everyone wants an attractive smile but your smile needs to be a healthy one. Almost every day, we learn more about the connection between oral health problems and a growing list of serious systemic illnesses including diabetes and heart disease. […]

When you’re a youngster in school you hope summer, winter, or spring vacations never end; when you’re a grown-up fending for yourself in the gig economy – whether you’re in construction, IT, or an actor, writer, musician, or any other profession where you go from job to job – you probably want breaks to end […]

Here at Elegant Dentistry, we’re proud to be very much a part of our community. Here in West LA, much of that community is involved in show business! Of course, not everyone in town wants to be a movie star or a producer and our clients include plenty of plumbers, accountants, teachers, and construction people. […]

Which Type of “Invisible” Braces are Best? These are called clear aligners and several different brands have been in use. Elegant Dentistry has selected ClearCorrect, which we believe are the most comfortable and easy-to-use aligners available. What Happens During Treatment with Clear Aligners? Patients are fitted with a custom-made clear aligner that will push the […]