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Human beings are the product of more than 3 and a half billion years of evolution - countless organisms and generations have gone by, slowly crafting the biological recipe for modern homo sapiens. With all that R&D, one might expect us to be nearly perfect from a biological perspective. This begs the question - why do so many people have crooked teeth?

Halloween is just around the corner, and we know that this means many of our patients are getting ready for all the fun excitement of a night spent going out with friends, dressing up as their favorite ghouls and ghosts, and going door to door hunting for treats. But while the various costumes and decorations of the night may be frightening, for us, there's one thing that's really scary about Halloween - the dangers it poses to teeth and braces. That's why for this blog, we're going to give you some simple tips for keeping your teeth and braces safe this Halloween.

Are you an adult who's considering contacting a San Jose orthodontist so you can improve your smile? Then the team at Lennard Orthodontics encourages you to contact us today! We offer several orthodontic treatment options for adults including the very popular Invisalign System and translucent ceramic braces for the discreet treatment many adults prefer.

At Lennard Orthodontics, we strive to provide the highest quality treatment to all of our patients. But the truth is, orthodontics is a complicated science, and every mouth is different: what may be perfect for one smile may be ruinous for another. That's why we're proud to offer such a wide variety of treatment options to our patients - between traditional metal braces, Invisalign, and many more, we can craft a perfect smile for anyone! For this blog, we want to talk about some of the treatments we offer and why there truly is a perfect solution for everyone.

Dr. Lennard and his staff encourage parents to bring their young children in for their first orthodontic evaluation by the time they turn 7. This is when Dr. Lennard can evaluate whether or not a child will need orthodontic treatment. While teeth can be moved at any age, it's recommended to begin treatment early to ensure better results and to avoid the development of more serious problems later.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontic screening by the age of 7. The team here at Lennard Orthodontics, your leading San Jose, CA orthodontist office supports this recommendation being fully aware that some orthodontic problems are best treated in two phases. In fact, remarkable results can be achieved with two-phase treatment when it's done at the appropriate time and when necessary.