What Is the Ideal Bite? It’s About More Than Straight Teeth

Your teeth seem straight, but your dentist says you may need to consult an orthodontist because of a “bad bite.” What does that mean? What does a normal bite look like? The ideal bite is about more than whether your teeth are straight. The perfect bite teeth are aligned in the front and the back [...]

Dentists do amazing jobs cleaning and repairing your teeth. But when it comes to moving teeth, the professional you want for the job is an orthodontist. What is an orthodontist, and what do they do?  Dr. Rachel Yamakawa at Ohana Orthodontics has years of professional training and experience in the art and science of moving [...]

Getting braces is a big decision, especially if you aren’t sure how braces work. How do braces move teeth? How do you get braces? Will braces solve your dental problems?  These are a few of the most common questions we hear at Ohana Orthodontics. Even parents who wore them as children may not be as [...]