<p><strong>CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES!</strong><br /><br />We are a dental practice devoted to orthodontic treatments and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve for all of your Orthodontic needs. Parts of our commitment to serving our patients include providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their orthodontic health needs. Contact us today!<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><br /><br />Dr. Kati Asgarifar <br /><br /></strong></span>Dr. Kati Asgarifar is a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. She attended Pepperdine University for undergraduate studies where she received Bachelor of Science in Biology. She was awarded numerous awards including, National Golden Key Honor Society, the Dean’s List, and she graduated with honors. <br /><br />Dr. Asgarifar attended University of Southern California (USC) dental school where she graduated in the top of her class and was consistently on the Dean’s List. She was elected into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society for her academic and clinical achievements. She received the Behavioral Dentistry Award for outstanding patient care and management.<br /><br />She continued her training at USC’s Orthodontic Residency Program where she received her Certificate in Orthodontics and Masters in Craniofacial Biology. During her residency, she was extensively involved in orthodontic research. Her master thesis about radiographic diagnosis of root resorption has been published in many orthodontic journals. Dr. Asgarifar is fluent in German, Farsi and Spanish.<br /><br />Dr. Asgarifar is an active member of orthodontic and dental societies. She has a passion for working with patients of all ages. She enjoys working with the patients and orthodontic team to give the patients the smile they deserve. In her spare time, Dr. Asgarifar enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, cooking, and reading. <strong> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Honors and Awards<br /><br /></strong>• Dean’s List<br />• National Golden Key Honor Society<br />• Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society<br />• Behavioral Dentistry Award</p>
Orthodontic Treatment (Braces)Reasons for orthodontic treatment (braces) adult & children:<br />* Breathing or swallowing problems - Mouth breathing can lead to snoring and sleep apnea.<br />* Crossbite - One or more upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth (towards the tongue).<br />* Crowding - Involving extra teeth or malpositioned teeth.<br />* Deep Overbite - The lower front teeth bite into the upper tissue of the upper teeth.<br />* Disfiguring of the face & mouth - Affects the development of the jaw and position of the teeth.<br />* Jaw & jaw joint pain<br />* Missing or extra teeth - Due to tooth decay, injuries, or inherited problems.<br />* Overjet (protruding upper teeth) - Upper teeth that protrude beyond normal and are usually associated with a shorter lower jaw.<br />* Self-image - An attractive smile can boost a person's self-image and confidence.<br />* Spacing between teeth - Teeth is missing or may be too small or too large.<br />* Speech, chewing or biting problems<br />* Underbite (lower jaw protrusion) - Low jaw is longer than the upper jaw.Specific to Children<br />* Finger or thumb sucking - These habits can cause protrusion of the upper incisor teeth, and mouth breathing.<br />* Teeth erupting out of position - Can be guided to proper alignment.