At Montano Elevated Orthodontics, live life smiling is much more than a slogan. Its a promise Bakersfield Orthodontist Don Montano makes to our patients. We take this promise seriously because we believe your smile has the ability to change your life. We think about smiles 24/7/365 and believe that our experience makes your experience the best it can be.
Bakersfield Orthodontist Don Montano has consistently been voted Bakersfields best orthodontist. We are passionate about helping you achieve your very best smile so you can enjoy a big boost in confidence and health.
If you have questions about braces and Invisalign, you can find lots of helpful braces info here. We believe the only way for you to make the right decision for your treatment is to have the information you need and the right doctor to address any concerns and questions you may have.
A beautiful, healthy smile can enhance your quality of life no matter your age. In fact, we have patients as young as 5 and as old as 85! As your teeth, jaws, and lips become properly aligned with braces, youll find your self-esteem increases as you become more confident in your smile. In post-treatment photographs, we notice our patients with braces sit up straighter, are eager to smile and are more confident in their overall appearance.
Alleviating and preventing oral health problems is another important reason to get braces. Without orthodontic treatment, an individual may be more susceptible to tooth decay, gum disease, uneven and excessive tooth wear, bone destruction, chewing difficulties, jaw joint issues, speech impairments, airway issues, and dental injuries.
All children should see an orthodontist by the age of seven. This is the age when some of the first permanent teeth have erupted and the child can be examined for overbites, crowding, or cross bites. Early intervention is sometimes recommended because it may prevent more serious health problems down the line that might require surgery. Advantages of seeking early treatment may include reducing treatment time, alleviating thumb sucking habits, the possibility of avoiding jaw surgery or permanent tooth extraction and more.
The obvious reason many adults pursue orthodontic treatment with braces is for improved smile aesthetics. There are, however, numerous other incentives for improving ones smile later in life including improving overall oral health, eliminating uneven wear on teeth, reducing symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), reducing or stopping breakdown or loss of teeth and bone that supports the teeth and much more.