Dr. Joti Kaler can install braces hardware in your mouth, at her Modesto, California clinic in a long-term effort to realign your teeth for a more function mouth and an appealing smile. Some people might be reticent to have braces in fear that the visible hardware will affect their outward appearance. To address these concerns and reduce the visible impact... read more »

Keeping your mouth healthy when wearing braces isn't as simple as it is without them. You do have to spend a bit more time cleaning, but it's worth it. The extra effort ensures that you don't have any tooth health problems and that when your braces are taken off, you're rewarded with the beautiful, straight smile you've been looking forward... read more »

The ceramic coated braces Dr. Joti Kaler installed in your child’s mouth are identical to traditional wire and bracket braces except the majority of the hardware has been coated with a ceramic material. The ceramic coating has been shaded to perfectly match the shade of your child’s natural tooth enamel. This helps your son or daughter feel more at ease... read more »

The braces installed by Dr. Joti Kaler represent a serious investment in realigning your teeth for a more functional mouth and an appealing smile. If you participate in vigorous athletics or a contact sports, and some part of your braces is damaged or knocked loose, it will likely increase the amount of time you need to wear them. A mouth... read more »

Through the course of several adjustment sessions your new braces will move your teeth into a new position to provide you with a better smile. If any part of your braces are damaged, loosened or simply break free, it will likely increase the duration you need to wear them. That being said, there are a few minor changes you can... read more »

In recent years,braces have grown in popularity due to their cosmetic appeal. The possibility of having a straight smile intrigues many of us in our life. However, if your braces aren’t kept clean or they are damaged, it can injury your mouth and could also extend the amount of time you need to wear them. Eating sticky foods and chewing... read more »

When you are first fitted for braces it takes a little bit of getting used to. With a few minor changes in your daily habits you can keep your braces and teeth clean, while reducing the chances of your braces being damaged. If something is damaged they can injure your mouth and will also likely increase how long you have... read more »

Your braces represent a significant investment in resolving alignment issues and providing you with an appealing smile. Even though your braces are designed for durability, they can still be damaged by certain activities, foods and lifestyle choices. If your braces are damaged it can increase the amount of time you have to wear them. Sticky foods and chewing gum tends... read more »