Pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is very common. What’s not so common is pinpointing a specific cause. But one well-known factor is tooth positioning. The way your teeth close together can critically affect how much stress your jaw receives. It could just be that braces can help take some tension off your jaw. You …

The great thing about today’s orthodontic treatments is that we have so many more options to choose from. Even when it comes to regular braces, like classic orthodontics, or the subtler tooth colored braces, they’re all available here at Brackets Wires & Smiles in Vista. Which one is right for you? The Nature of the …

No matter how much you might need braces, it’s perfectly understandable if you don’t want them! Having a bunch of metal wires attached to your teeth for months on end doesn’t sound very comfortable. More importantly, you probably don’t like the idea of having metal braces show every time you smile. Dr. Farooq Ahmad knows …

Can you have braces if you have missing teeth? How does that work and does it take longer for the orthodontic treatment? These are some of the questions our office gets asked quite often, and the answer always depends on your situation. In most cases orthodontic therapy in conjunction with dental treatment not only enhances …

When you smile in the mirror, do you like what you see? It’s important that you are satisfied with the way your teeth look. But even more important than appearance, is the actual health of your teeth. Straight teeth aren’t exactly a guarantee that they are healthy teeth. How could braces make a difference in …

People don’t usually want to wear braces. And no one among us would choose to have crooked teeth! But what causes teeth to grow in where they shouldn’t? What makes them move around? Dr. Farooq Ahmad of Vista, CA has five reasons teeth get pushed out of alignment to explain to you. 1. Oral Habits …

Working around the gaps left behind by missing teeth can be a bit of a puzzle. But it’s not impossible. By teaming up with a skilled orthodontic team and a great implant specialist, you can start building the smile of your dreams. How Braces Can Help a Spaced-out Smile You might wonder what the point …

If you’ve ever had orthodontic treatment, then you’ve been reminded time and again about how important your retainer is. All that time and effort put into braces could be wasted if you don’t keep your teeth in their new alignment with a retainer. Dr. Farooq Ahmad of Brackets Wires & Smiles offers the following tips …

Ever wondered what it’s like to get braces? You might not end up needing full braces, after all. But the only way to find out is to have a complete orthodontic evaluation. At Brackets Wires & Smiles, Dr. Farooq Ahmad will evaluate your bite first, to find out what your specific needs are to begin …

In our busy society, people are all about convenience. To help their patients enjoy convenient access to orthodontic treatment, more and more general dentists are offering orthodontic services. But is the treatment of a general dentist, rather than an orthodontic specialist, sufficient for your needs? General Dental Offices and Orthodontic Treatment A general dental practitioner has …