What does your smile look like? Are you hiding your teeth, or showing o� pearly whites? If a visit to the dentist sends shivers up your spine, know that orthodontics has come a long way, says Dr. David Alpan of Alpan Orthodontics , 2424 W. 3rd St. Once braces meant head-gear and a mouth full of shiny metal; now there are clear, hidden, accelerated, painless options, says Dr. Alpan. There are several choices available, including Invisalign, which "eliminates the need for braces,” says Dr. Alpan. Incognito hidden braces can o�er a full range of correc-tion options. There is also 3-D impression-less video image capture to avoid traditional messy teeth molds. Another advance includes accelerated treatment, which reduces time and pain. “We can apply force in con-junction with a bone modula-tor, stimulating teeth to move more quickly, with less pain,” Dr. Alpan added. The third-generation den-tist also specializes in treat-ing TMJ (temporomandibu-lar joint), obstructive sleep apnea, and facial pain. Call 213-382-8228 or go to aeortho.com.

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