The team at Pristine Orthodontics is committed to giving your family the best orthodontic care possible. We are proud to provide efficient, individualized care in a welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Lees team is comprised of highly skilled professionals and treats each patient with a cheerful smile.
The success of orthodontic therapy, to a significant degree, depends on patient cooperation. This is why we spend plenty of time with our patients, explaining the reasoning behind our personalized treatment plans. We have found that this collaborative approach is critical in achieving the best possible treatment outcome. We understand that it is a privilege and honor to have you choose Pristine Orthodontics, and we look forward to helping you make this journey as enjoyable as possible.
If your looking for an orthodontist in Palo Alto California, contact Pristine Orthodontics for affordable traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen clear aligners. Serving the local communities in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Mountain View, Los Altos, Woodside, and Sunnyvale.
Orthodontics is a specialty in dentistry focusing on studying and correction of dental, facial and bite irregularities. An orthodontist is a dental specialist who has received an additional two to three years of full time specialty training after graduating from an accredited dental school. By learning about tooth movement and management of facial development, orthodontists are uniquely educated experts in dentistry with very high level of expertise in aligning teeth and fixing jaw imperfections.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all childrens first visit to an orthodontist be around the age of 7. This helps us make sure that the growth and the development of the face, teeth and the jaws are following the correct pattern and pace.
The short answer is no. General dentists are allowed to perform specialty services such as orthodontics. However, an orthodontist has been trained for an additional two to three years at a university or hospital setting to gain intimate knowledge and experience in the eld. General dentists are exposed to orthodontics by taking a weekend courses in orthodontics and have limited level of exposure to complex cases. A good comparison would be to compare a general surgeon to an orthopedic surgeon, while both can perform surgery, the orthopedic surgeon has spent many additional years sharpening his/her skills and knowledge and can perform orthopedic surgeries at a higher level. We would recommend to at least obtain an opinion from a orthodontic specialist who is a member of the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) before committing to any treatment.
No, its never too late to transform your smile. If your teeth are healthy, they can be moved to achieve that perfect smile that you deserve at any age. In fact, we regularly treat patients in their 50s and 60s.
Getting braces placed on your teeth is not uncomfortable at all. After the wire is placed, you may feel a small amount of soreness as your teeth, gums and cheeks get use to the new appliance and your teeth start to move!
Yes, normally the saliva flow and muscle activity in your mouth help clean the majority of the food particles after a meal. With braces, this process can not fully take place, which makes brushing and flossing 2-3 times a day more essential.
Brushing regularly will help remove any food that may be caught between the braces. You should also floss daily to get in between your braces where your toothbrush bristle isnt able to reach. After your braces are placed, our team members will show you how to properly brush and floss and take care of your new appliances.
Regular dental check-ups are absolutely necessary! Patients with orthodontic appliances must be extra vigilant about receiving regular dental care. Food stuck in braces or in hard to reach areas can cause gum disease, gingivitis or cavities which can also damage your braces. Your dentist will work with Dr. Lee to ensure your teeth are healthy while under our care.
Absolutely! You can still maintain all of your favorite school and extracurricular activities when you wear braces. The only change you will need to make if you play contact sports is to wear a mouth guard. This will protect your braces or appliance.
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a year ago
Had a fantastic experience with Dr. Lee! My daughter had some dental pain and Dr. Lee accommodated us on a Saturday. Can't thank him enough and would give him my highest recommendation!
Andrew Mo
a year ago
Dr. Lee is very thorough and professional in his work. He does not cut corners and will take all the necessary steps to get you good results. Highly recommend!
Jessica Wu
a year ago
Dr. Lee is a professional orthodontist. I made the retainer there and got very good experience.
Gabararu Ligi
a year ago
Dr. Lee did amazing job on our daughter's braces. He made sure that the process was going smoothly.
Darius Alexander-Jones
a year ago
Dr. Lee is indeed The Man. His professionalism, customer care and knowledge sharing is what separates him from the rest. I come from The Greater San Diego Area every 4-6 weeks for my appointments as I wouldn't trust my oral hygiene and the dental health to nobody else!!! Thank you Dr for everything! Darius Alexander-Jones
Evelyn Castillo
a year ago
DR LEE IS VERY ATTENTIVE AND CARES ABOUT YOUR SMILE. THERE WERE TIMES I WANTED TO REMOVE MY BRACES BUT HE WOULDNT ALLOW IT BECAUSE MY SMILE WERE NOT WHERE HE WANTED IT TO BE AND SHOWS THAT HE CARES.
Caroline Chen
a year ago
What an honest and caring doctor!! I brought my mom to see Dr. Lee for a consultation of Invisalign/braces before a dental bridge can be put in. After taking my mom's photos & X-rays, Dr. Lee spent almost an hour with us explaining why she should NOT have orthodontic treatment! Basically, my mom (in her 70s) has severe bone loss, so orthodontic treatment might do more harm than good. In the end, Dr. Lee referred my mom to a prosthodontist to evaluate for dentures (less invasive), and he's going to forward all the photos and X-rays to the prosthodontist just to facilitate our next consultation. We were blown away by his honesty and kindness! Highly recommend!!!
Mindy Odai
a year ago
Dr Lee was amazing! Very responsive to our minor emergency situation. Office is gorgeous and clean. So grateful for Dr Lee!
Ying Ding
a year ago
My son just finished the phase 1 treatment. Dr Lee has been very patient and respond very fast when we have questions. And he is very good with kids.
maria villasenor
a year ago
I had an amazing experience with my ortho dentist! He was always really nice and did an amazing job!!
Isaias Maire
a year ago
Doctor lee did my braces amazing customer service and very communicative through out the whole process. Always kept me updated on my progress and was all around a pleasant experience, would recommend!
James Colin
a year ago
Made my teeth nice and straight. Very professional and amazing customer service. Would highly recommend Pristine Orthodontics.
Tamra Jackson
a year ago
I usually do not write reviews but I went to see my orthodontist today Dr. Lee And I must say that I am so glad that I had him as my orthodontist he has change my look tremendously when I first came to him my smile my teeth was totally messed up it was one of the things that I really wanted to fix we sat down we made a plan and when I say he has delivered he has Delivered I am so glad I've met him you never know how important it is to keep your teeth healthy and clean this process has taught me a lot and one thing I can say is that my smile is beautiful I get compliments every day or at least every other day so Dr. Lee kudos to you because you are amazing orthodontist and I wouldn't change my experience with you at all keep up the good work forgive four stars you 100 stars you rock
Macy Andrews
a year ago
Dr. Lee is not only patient and kind- but he is remarkable at his craft. My son had many challenges with his teeth and growth of his jaw. Thanks to Dr. Lee's treatment we were able to avoid major jaw surgery and my son's teeth/bite are beautiful. And a huge call out to Blanca- she has been so delightful in scheduling our appointments around school, sports, vacations, etc. I can say enough good things about our multi-year journey with Dr. Lee and Blanca!
Qunfang Long
a year ago
It was a great orthodontic experience with the whole Pristine Orthodontics team. I finished my 1st phase treatment in another clinic located outside CA state. I was very much worried about finding a new clinic that can take over my case. Dr Lee was so nice and agreed to help me without any hesitation. He conducted an exhaustive examination before making plan for my 2nd phase (bite correction) treatment. It turned out to be an awesome work that shined my smile! This terribly resulted from Dr Lee's precise and he was detail oriented throughout when tuning the aligners for my teeth position correction and space shrinking. I enjoyed the entire procedure with the Pristine Orthodontics Team! Many thanks to them for being patient with my every single appointment scheduling and meticulously doing all those attaching and detaching work! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is seeking for a brighter smile!
Danica Pratt
2 years ago
Dr. Lee did such an amazing job fixing my smile. I am so happy with the results from my braces! Not only do they look amazing, they feel amazing!! I can't thank you enough Dr. Lee on my beautiful smile! I highly recommend him as an orthodontist and will be taking my daughter to him as soon as she's ready for braces! Again, thank you thank you thank you!!
Lizeth Jimenez
2 years ago
Thank you Dr. Lee for your amazing service and giving me the smile I've been waiting so long for! You brought my teeth and smile back to life! I will also like to extend my gratitude to the assistants for making my visits very peaceful and smooth as well. I definitely recommend others to experience such wonderful service with you guys.
Lynn Li
2 years ago
Dr. Lee is very patient, professional and knowledgeable, I would highly recommend Dr Lee to any of my friends who need Orthodontics treatment
Cynthia Alvarez
2 years ago
Thank you so much for the excellent dental care you've given me! Your professional expertise, integrity and compassionate concern for each patient you have. Thank you for giving me back my SMILE.
Reina Ramos
2 years ago
Dr. Lee was great. He explained everything he was doing and why he was doing it so I knew what was going on. I got my braces off and I am very happy with the results.
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