Breathe. Bite. Smile.: What You Should Know Before Starting Orthodontic Treatment - Softcover

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Before you commit thousands of dollars and years of your life to braces or aligners, read this first.

Should your child be evaluated now or later? Are braces or clear aligners right for you? Will you need teeth removed? Why do some people relapse after treatment? And what does your breathing have to do with any of it?

Breathe. Bite. Smile. is the plain-English guide to orthodontic treatment that patients and parents wish they'd had at their first consultation. Written by practicing orthodontist Dr. Nathan Nourian, it skips the jargon and the sales pitch and gives you the questions to ask, the options to weigh, and the mistakes to avoid.

INSIDE, YOU'LL LEARN:

- Why orthodontics matters beyond a straighter smile, including how your bite affects cleaning, chewing, and long-term oral health
- When treatment is actually needed and when a child should first be evaluated
- Adult orthodontics: it's not too late, and what's different at 30, 40, or 60
- Braces vs. clear aligners: how each works, what living with them is really like, and which fits your case
- The airway connection: how breathing, jaw growth, and palate expansion relate to your bite
- Orthodontic appliances explained, from expanders to elastics
- Tooth removal: when it's recommended and when it isn't
- Retainers: why they matter for life and how to keep your results
- Financing and insurance: how payment plans, coverage, and Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal work
- How to choose an orthodontist: the questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and what a real consultation should include

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR:

- Parents wondering when to take their child for an orthodontic evaluation
- Adults considering braces or aligners for the first time
- Anyone comparing treatment options, prices, or providers
- Patients who want to understand their treatment, not just go through it

Dr. Nourian is the owner of Textbook Orthodontics and Trusted Dental & Orthodontics and a champion of affordable, patient-first care. He trained at USC School of Dentistry and the Georgia School of Orthodontics.

Whether you're just starting to research or already sitting in the chair, this book will help you make a confident decision about your smile.

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