Dr. Ramiro MoralesDDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)Board Certified OrthodontistDr. Morales graduated from dental school obtaining his DDS degree at the University of Chihuahua, Mexico. He completed his postgraduate training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.Dr. Morales began practicing pediatric dentistry at his private practice. He was a faculty member of the specialty program of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Chihuahua. He became aware that many of his patients had their teeth in a wrong position and some of them had different types of jaw discrepancies. To be able to find the best way to help his patients, he decided to attend a specialty program in Dentofacial Orthopedics at the Mexican Association of Dentofacial Orthopedics.
He was thrilled with the results that he obtained with his pediatric and teenage patients applying the combination of early orthodontic treatment and dentofacial orthopedics.Dr. Morales migrated to the United States with his family in 2011 to attend the Certified Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at New York University where he obtained his degree as an Orthodontist. During his last year of training in orthodontics, he participated as Faculty Assistant for the Pre-doctoral Invisalign training at NYU. As a professional award, he received the NYU Invisa-Leader Award in 2014.
Pediatric Dentistry is my love, but orthodontics became my PASSION! I can see my patients SMILE with confidence, and that makes me feel very happy and grateful that I am able to apply my knowledge and ability to create a better world for my patients, whom I consider my extended family.
Dr. Morales is a Board-Certified Orthodontist and diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Hispanic Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society.
During his undergraduate school years, he played basketball for his college, represented his country in the Universiade World Student Games in England and before enrolling in his Pediatric Dentistry program, he played professional basketball in Mexico. When he is not busy creating beautiful smiles, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Paola, and his children, Ramiro Daniel, Andres David, and Ana Paola. He likes to go to the movies, enjoys watching his children performing their sports, which includes college rowing, college soccer, and volleyball. Fishing is an activity that he learned to enjoy very early in his life sharing great moments with his father and now with his oldest son who is passionate about fishing. He loves traveling and walking his dog Abby.
Have you ever wished for a straighter smile, but not all the metal wires and brackets that go along with traditional braces?Invisalign discreet orthodontic trays are made of a soft, clear material. The virtually invisible aligners are custom made to fit your unique smile. Designed to deliver just the right amount of pressure at the right location and the right time, each set of trays shifts teeth gradually, moving them vertically or horizontally, or if needed, rotating tooth position.Invisalign Dentist Near MeTypically, your Invisalign dentist will prescribe a new set of clear aligners every couple of weeks. You will follow a customized orthodontic treatment plan designed by your dentist to move teeth into the desired position gradually. When Invisalign treatment in Pasadena is being mapped out, you will be able to preview your new smile and see how your teeth will move throughout the process with advanced digital tools.Taking Care of Your Teeth after InvisalignTo achieve optimal results, we recommend that most patients wear their aligners for at least 22 hours each day. Invisalign should only be removed to brush and floss your teeth and to eat. You will have regularly scheduled checkups with your Pasadena dentist about every six weeks to monitor your progress.Invisalign Treatment PasadenaSince everyone has a much different smile, with varying concerns, Invisalign treatment time depends on your case. However, it usually takes about 12 months for the average adult patient to achieve optimal results. Your Invisalign dentist in Pasadena will determine the exact duration of time needed for everyone. For teens, the treatment time may vary.
Traditional metal braces in Pasadena fix crooked or crowded teeth, bite misalignments, and jaw problems. Orthodontic treatment also corrects eating difficulties, speech problems and makes it easier to effectively clean teeth. Modern dentistry has created smaller and more comfortable metal brackets.
Metal Brackets in Pasadena, TXMetal brackets are bonded to tooth surfaces and connected with a wire. Periodic tightening is required to create the steady pressure that straightens teeth and gradually corrects jaw misalignment. Traditional braces in Pasadena are still the most commonly used orthodontic treatment. But today, there are other discreet options available. Xmile Orthodontics offers clear braces options and invisible aligners as an alternative to metal braces.Elastic Bands for Traditional BracesDisplay your unique personality while you correct malocclusions by adding a little color. By adding colored elastic bands for traditional braces. you can show off your favorite color, celebrate a team victory, or decorate your teeth for the holidays.
Orthodontic Treatment with Traditional BracesTreatment time varies from person to person depending on the severity of the case. Most patients of Xmile Orthodontics in Pasadena wear traditional metal braces for one to TWO years. A retainer is worn once the braces are removed to maintain the newly positioned teeth and keep them from shifting back into misalignment.