Breeze Orthodontics is a 10-chair orthodontic office in the heart of West Torrance, CA, owned by ABO board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Rita Chuang. Were just 1/2 a mile away from the Del Amo Mall and 1.6 miles from the Redondo Beach Pier.
Dr. Rita Chuang won the 2018 Lucy Hobbs Woman to Watch Award, The Incisal Edge 40 under 40 Award, and Los Angeles Magazines July 2019 Top Dentist Award. She was the youngest orthodontist to become board-certified in 2011 and obtained ABO board-certification during her residency!
Dr. Rita, our chief Torrance Orthodontist, is passionate about improving smiles and empowering lives. She enjoys delivering personalized care to create stunning smiles. She is a Board-Certified Orthodontist and served as the Clinical Director at UPenn. She is an expert in cutting-edge orthodontic techniques like lingual braces and Invisalign andserves on the board of the American Association of Orthodontics and West Los Angeles Dental Society.
Dr. Rita's mission is to serve patients of all ages with great orthodontic care to obtain a smile they will love for a lifetime! The first thing you notice about Dr. Rita is her enthusiastic personality. She will make you feel right at home, and when you meet her, its as if youve known her forever.
Dr. Rita trained at prestigious Ivy-league universities like Cornell University, UPenn, as well as our local favorite, USC, and has receivednumerous awardsfor her contributions. She stays current with the latest cutting-edge orthodontic technology to improve the overall health of her patients and bring them a confident, healthy smiles that they are proud of. We cannot wait for you to meet herwe know you will love her as much as we do! Come discover your new smile with us in Torrance!
We're concerned about the overall health of our patients, including their sleep health. Many people suffer needlessly from dangerous sleep disruptive disorders that keep them from getting enough oxygen at night. The risk of a heart attack is 23 times more likely than average with a sleep disorder, and 92% of stroke victims live unknowingly with sleep apnea before having a stroke. Our training allows us to offer you education and treatment surrounding sleep health most simply and cost-effectively possible.
Estimates suggest that more than twelve million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Most cases are still undiagnosed, contributing to diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and traffic accidents related to drowsy driving. Dentistry serves a vital role in treating this silent epidemic. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends oral appliances as primary therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for patients with severe sleep apnea who can't tolerate CPAP treatment.
OSA is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep due to a blockage in the airway. Obstructions occur when throat muscles, the tongue, tonsils, or the soft palate relax and cover the airway, preventing breathing. The obstruction results in a severe drop in blood oxygen levels throughout the night.
OSA is typically diagnosed using a sleep study. During a sleep study, a sleep physician monitors brain activity and body system functions while a patient rests overnight at a sleep lab. The specialist evaluates the data collected to diagnose sleep disorders and recommend treatment. If prescribed by the sleep doctor, a dentist trained in sleep medicine works with them to treat obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. In some cases, a home sleep study may also be possible instead of reporting to a sleep lab.
Treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea may involve surgery, CPAP or BiPAP machines, or oral appliance therapy. Oral appliances provide the least invasive option and are often a good choice for treatment of mild to moderate OSA. A carefully calibrated appliance like a CPAP or BiPAP can comfortably help hold the jaw in a precise position throughout the night.
For ultimate camouflage, tray or aligner systems offer a modern straightening method. A series of clear plastic trays are made using 3D digital models of your teeth. Medical-grade plastic without wires, metal, springs, or rubber bands gently move your teeth into place. Continuous pressure on specific teeth with each aligner means less discomfort and, in many cases, shortened treatment times. Your provider dispenses several sets of aligners at a time, allowing you to change to a new tray at home every two weeks.
Removable trays can be set aside for short periods allowing for normal eating and cleaning. Enjoying an apple without the intrusion of brackets and wires works well for many patients. And the smooth plastic surface offers a comfort level to the tongue and cheeks unequaled by other forms of straightening.
Committing to consistent wear, at least 22 hours each day, helps ensure the success of your treatment. While clear aligners work extremely well for adults, a responsible teen can be a suitable candidate too.
While aligner treatment works for 90% of straightening cases, some tooth movements may not be possible. Todays orthodontics offer more choices than ever. Dr. Rita Chuang can help you discover the path to a straighter smile.