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Orthodontists like Dr. Steinhoff recommend a first orthodontic visit and evaluation for your child around the age of seven. We will evaluate your child’s jaw and facial development and make sure that there is enough room in the mouth for the permanent teeth when they arrive. One of the recommendations we might make for early…
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When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Steinhoff Orthodontics knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily for you, Dr. Steinhoff can offer a cosmetic alternative: Invisalign! Using a series of clear, comfortable, and completely customized aligners, you can get the smile you’ve…
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Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our San Jose office to pay off. Can you imagine how bad it would be to discover that your teeth are straight, but that there’s decay? Caring for your smile while…
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The Valentine shopping list is traditional and simple: Flowers. Candy. But if your Valentine is in braces this year, suddenly your choices become more complicated. No need to worry! Dr. Steinhoff and our San Jose team have some sweet suggestions that are both braces-friendly and Valentine-approved. First, let’s look at some options where Cupid’s arrow…
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