Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry concerned with the alignment of teeth and to improve appearance.
Orthodontics is devoted to building beautiful smiles by bringing teeth, lips, and jaws into proper alignment. Straight teeth function better, are easier to clean, and are more likely to last your lifetime.
Although patients of any age can benefit from orthodontic braces, they tend to work much quicker on pre-teens and teenagers since they are still experiencing jaw growth. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that children should first see an orthodontist around the age of seven years-old. An orthodontic examination may be beneficial before age seven if facial or oral irregularities are noted.
Today, an increasing number of adults are choosing to wear clear braces to straighten their teeth and correct malocclusions (bad bites).
Clear braces are a great alternative to metal braces. They are less noticeable than metal braces and are perfect for teens and adults who don't want metal to mar their smiles.
Clear braces are the same size and shape as metal braces, except that they have tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend in to teeth. Some even use tooth-colored wires to be even less noticeable.
Poorly aligned teeth often cause problems speaking, biting and chewing. Most irregularities are genetic or occur as a result of developmental issues. Conversely, some irregularities are acquired or greatly exacerbated by certain habits and behaviors such as:
Orthodontic braces, clear and metal braces are predictable, versatile and incredibly successful at realigning the teeth. Braces work in the same way regardless of the age of the patient, but the treatment time is greatly reduced in patients who are still experiencing jaw growth and have not been affected by gum disease. In short, an adult can experience the same beautiful end results as a teenager, but treatment often takes longer.
Braces consist of bands, wires and/or brackets. Bands are fixed around the teeth or tooth and used as anchors for the appliance, while brackets are bonded to the front of the tooth. Arch wires are passed through the brackets and attached to the bands. Tightening the arch wire puts tension on the teeth, gradually moving them to their proper position. Braces are usually adjusted monthly to bring about the desired results, which may be achieved within a few months to a few years. Today's braces are smaller, lighter and show far less metal than in the past.
We usually recommend braces to improve the patient's:
When children and teenagers are treated, we plan the final outcome to be one of great stability. Many of our patients undergo treatment without the need of extractions, providing a beautiful smile, versus one that is collapsed as seen in treatments done in past decades. This allows for their jaw to have great balance and avoids locking of their jaw. This, in the long run, avoids the occurrence of TMJ problems.
Orthodontics can do so much more that just straighten your teeth. It can help in the treatment of headaches and TMJ problems. Both of these are mainly due to bite irregularities and severe wear, causing many of the muscles of the head to overwork themselves. The consequence is the onset of headache symptoms. Many patients contact us as a last resort to address their problems. As the patient’s bite is reorganized into the right position, muscle strain is alleviated, therefore correcting the source of the headaches.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our office if your are considering braces.
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As usual the patient care here is friendly, thorough, and efficient. Wonderful staff.
Very professional! AND LOCAL!! And I got a free toothbrush!!!
Very happy with Dr Sandhu and staff. Chelsea is by far the most pain free dental hygienist I have ever experienced.
You have a great group of professional. They give good advice, they show concern for the client's problem, keep a happy relation with patients, and all of them have good sense of humor.
The staff was very friendly and informative. They answered all of my questions.
Everything about this dental office is simply perfect. Very professional, friendly, and most of all comfortable 🙂
It’s the only dental office I’ve ever visited where it’s a pleasure to come in for an appointment.
Great office, and staff. Dentist top notch
Fantastic dental experience. The staff is friendly and professional and create an enjoyable, relaxing experience. Highly recommend.
The staff was kind, professional and through.
Friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and informative
Great dental team! So glad they moved into my previous dentist's office. The level of skill and amount of dental services you can receive through this office is outstanding. Thank You!
Generally, a very pleasant, courteous, efficient staff. My most recent appointment was with Raney and Dr. Demetrokopoulos. Intelligent, respectful communication and super careful refined work makes it easy for me to be comfortable and confident in their care.
Friendly, professional, thorough, knowledgeable staff. They seem to genuinely care about their patients! They help people take care of their teeth through education.
The whole experience was great, from making the appointment to leaving. Everyone was very professional and considerate. Everything organized and sanitized. I felt very safe in their office during this crazy time of COVID-19. I felt that they listened to me and my teeth were great hands. I highly recommend Calistoga Dental Group.
Great staff; friendly and professional.
Friendly relaxed environment. The hygienist went above and beyond and cleaning my teeth.
Never been to a better place. And I have seen many. In every aspect of teeth cleaning, checking and advice Chelsea is a first class dental hygienist.
I agree with the previous reviews regarding the Professional Service, genuine interest and concern,
humor, patience and kindness each member of this office expresses wholeheartedly.
The standards of this office are of a high bar, which they appear to hurdle with apparent ease to the patient.
Very professional and very friendly. Highly recommended!
Friendly staff and explain things thoroughly that need to be done.
I am pleased with my experience at Calistoga Dental Group from start to finish. Chelsea is especially great!
I am updating my previous review left awhile ago to add additional positive notes. Dr. Sandhu is replacing several old fillings with crowns. We're doing the third one tomorrow morning. Dr. Sandhu is an excellent dentist - fast, accurate and professional. Jen, who runs the office, is always eager to answer all of my claim questions and allay my concerns about my invoices and how much I will end up paying. Every single staff member, from office personnel to dental assistants to dentist is super nice and friendly. Highly recommend this dental office!
Dr. Kamal Sandhu and her team were fabulous!
This was a first visit for me too. The staff was very careful, and appeared to be quite experienced. I definitely felt like I was in great hands, and everything was explained in detail to me along the way. Thank you!
Caring and knowledgeable dentist and dentist's assistant. I like that they explained the procedure to me. They were genuinely interested in hearing about my dental updates and in answering my questions. The facilities are clean and adjusted for COVID19, which helped me feel at ease. Thank you!
Very good experience - recommend this dental care office very highly
First visit. Excellent experience. Staff were all friendly and thoroughly professional. I appreciated the effort to keep me informed every step of the way. Felt like I was in "good hands".
Very happy with my experiences here, can't wait to get some cosmetic dentistry done as well. Chealse is an excellent hygienist. I recommend them to my family and friends.
Great experience! Wonderful staff. Very caring for me and my daughter with medical issues. Highly recommend.
My experience with Calistoga Dental Group was great. They explained everything about my teeth so I understood what my options were. They were friendly and clean environment. Gave a treatment plan that works out for me . I would definitely recommend this dental group.
My experience with Calistoga Dental Group was great. They explained everything about my teeth so I understood what my options were. They were friendly and clean environment. Gave a treatment plan that works out for me . I would definitely recommend this dental group.
I almost enjoy going to the dentist at Calistoga Dental. All of the staff is very pleasant, especially Chelsea. She takes very good care of me. And, their annual payment plans are the best I’ve seen or heard of. I highly recommend them.
Great knowledgeable and patient staff. Also a nice view from the chair. I really didn’t want to travel to Calistoga but I got a coupon in the mail and used it and I’m glad I did
We have had an excellent experience at Calistoga Dental Group. They are very transparent and give you all the information and visual evidence to support any work that they determine is necessary on your teeth before they do a procedure. My dentist, Dr. Sandhu, was excellent in the care she gave me replacing a couple of old fillings. I highly recommend Calistoga Dental Group.
I needed to have a tooth looked at that had been bothering me for a while. Dr. Pauline gave it a look and made a recommendation for treatment and had it scheduled with a price breakdown so I know what to expect. It was a pleasant experience and all of the staff were so very kind and helpful. I’m glad I found this office and look forward to working with them in the future.
Great dental work and the staff are all very nice! I definitely recommend this office
Calistoga Dental is very clean and friendly. Staff are all knowledgeable. I've always hated going to the dentist but they make me feel comfortable plus they take excellent care of my teeth.
I lived in St Helena more than 4 years now, some things are easy to replace when you move some things not so much. The entire staff at Calistoga Dental Group rates a 5. best
Very honest, very thorough, very informative. The best dentist I’ve been to throughout my entire life. They take oral health seriously and use high-tech equipment and procedures to give you a complete understanding of your oral health and the steps needed to improve it or maintain it efficiently. Such a great group of humans!
The staffs always provide great service. Jen is very informative and accommodating. Chelsea is a gem! She always takes good care of me every office visit along with amazing Dr. Sandhu. They provide and work with the best treatment plans and shares knowledgeable information for your oral health. This place is highly recommended!
Staff operate in sync with each other, as a finely-tuned team. Dr. Pauline is not only an expert in her field, providing outstanding treatment and care, she has a "bedside manner" bar none. You feel as though you're the client being seen.
Perhaps the best way to sum up what I think of Dr. Pauline and her staff is with this question and response: "Who likes going to the dentist?" Until now, I would have confidently replied: "No one". Not anymore. Book an appointment. You're in for a real treat.
Pauline's the best ~ professional, generous, intelligent, caring, her whole team deserves 5* ~ even with procedures I'm nervous about, she calmly does excellent work.
I have a fear of dentist do to a bad experience I had at another dentist office ... however I must express what an amazing , professional , friendly & painless experience I have had at Studio Of Aesthetic Dentistry
With Pauline Demetrakopulos, DDS & the wonderful staff that work there !!
Pauline was my dentist when I lived in San Francisco, she was the coolest and most efficient dentist I've ever had since childhood.She was very wise and when she filled my tooth made sure she gave me an ample amount to freeze it. I felt no pain whatsoever,now I live in LA,and wish I had her as a dentist. Need more of Paulines in the DENTAL PROFESSION.
I had several procedures done today. I put off going to the dentist for too long! I have to say it was the best experience ever at a dentist. Dr Demetrakopulos was so efficient, fast and pain free. She is Very professional and welcoming! Her costs for what I had done was far less expensive than what I was quoted elsewhere. My temporary crowns look so real I'm not embarrassed about smiling!
She's definitely is a 5PLUS in my book!
I love Dr. Pauline Demetrakopulos and her staff! I had removable dentures that made me gag constantly, I lost the desire to eat because it made me sick and every chance I got I took dentures out because I was just miserable so my diet was soft foods and smoothies only. I knew I couldn't live this way 25 more years so I met with Dr. Pauline and she talked me into the 4 on 1 permanent dentures. All done on one day! Dr. Craig Wilson cooperates with Dr. P and he did the actual post implants surgery which was painless and follow up visits, but Dr. P took all the measurements and installed the final permanent denture and I couldn't be happier with the results. I smile all the time now and my new teeth look as good or better than my original teeth. Thank you Dr. Pauline and Dr. Wilson..
I have gone to Dr. Pauline Demetrakopulos since she started her practice in San Francisco many, many years ago. When she sold her San Francisco practice to another dentist, I went a couple of times and realized how GREAT a dentist and person Pauline is and asked if I could see her in St Helena. This is a testament to her excellent skills as well her ability to hire incredible people. The hygienists, assistants, and back office personnel (that's you Connie) all make you feel comfortable and welcomed.
And what's better than a trip to St Helena on a gorgeous morning.
Thank you Pauline and Company for always being there for me.
Dr. Demetrakopulos is wonderful! I had my wisdom tooth pulled and it was a painLESS experience. She and her staff are so friendly and considerate. Highly recommend her!
Dr. Pauline is the one who makes you feel like you're in good hands. She filled several of my cavities and made me a great nightguard, and the process was incredibly easy and fast. She listens and cares for you, and the rest of her staff is kind, attentive and great as well! Also, the office looks out into a beautiful vineyard with passing trains which makes you feel like you're in some sort of movie. Beautiful scenery, great dental care, and a caring environment will keep me coming back!!
I would highly recommend Dr. Pauline to anyone and everyone for dentistry! Dr. Pauline and her staff are amazing at what they do! I, unfortunately, broke my tooth and needed a root canal. I was mortified by the idea from hearing all the horror stories and seeing jokes on T.V. about the experience. Not to mention, I also have a phobia of needles. Dr. Pauline put my mind at ease! I did not feel ANY pain what so ever. The experience was so peaceful, I actually fell asleep! I enjoyed my experience so much that now my family members comes here and have shared the same positive experience as well. 5 stars+ for sure!
We love going to see Dr. Pauline and the crew! We especially love seeing Jenn at the front desk, Shumin the Hygienist and Dr. Pauline. Jenn is super friendly and knowledgeable about the field as she is also a RDA. Shumin is so gentle and thorough with her cleanings and educates you on the process. She is so calm and pleasant to have working on your teeth. Dr. Pauline is awesome at fillings. She is gentle and thorough. She is super honest with her exams and doesn't rope you into work that you don't need done. We just love visiting the office and we drive quite the distance just for them! We are very loyal patients and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great dentist experience.
Doctor D really takes the fear out of going to the dentist. She's been my dentist for years and has always provided professional and friendly service. Her staff reflects the same. I highly recommend her.
Best dentist ever! She's got such a terrific "chair side" manner and she provides a pain free experience! I'm historically afraid of dentists & Dr. D puts me right at ease. Great staff! What can I say...I've found my lifelong dentist!
I have to say I have NEVER had a better experience with a dentist. I needed so much work, I had been putting it off forever and was so afraid from past experiences. I had two root canals with crowns. It was seriously painless! Dr Demetrakopulos was so professional, quick and painless! I serially felt like I was at a spa. I actually feel asleep! I was actually visiting a friend when I couldn't take the pain anymore. I will fly from LA to see Dr Demetrakopulos she is that good!!!
As most patients,I have a fear of dentists. Dr. Pauline and her caring staff have been a delightful surprise.Dr. Pauline reassures me every step of her painless procedure. She makes sure I am comfortable at all times. I feel fortunate to have Dr. Pauline Demetrakopulos as my dentist. She is truly a premier dentist!
I am a very conservative person by nature so I always wait over a period of time in order to provide a precise and fair evaluation of all parties concerned. Also when I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I almost died and so dentists are not on my top ten of favorite professionals to see. Unfortunately, I have always experienced unease, pain, and a great deal of stress when I have seen other dentists or their hygienists and they have done nothing to relieve my stress. That is, until I saw Dr. Demetrakoulos. Her office was calm and welcoming, the staff went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable, understood what they were doing and why. And when I met Dr. Demetrakopulos, she made me feel like I was an old friend. Besides being beautiful, she was professional in her demeanor, very kind, considerate, extremely knowledgable and went out of her way to explain the procedure and to calm any fears that I had. Guess what? Dr. D. is known for her "painless shots" and I have to say I didn't feel the shots at all. The procedure was over in what seemed like a blink and her assistants were just as kind and professional as she was. I was out of the chair with no pain and HAPPILY on my way to work the rest of my day with no soreness or pain. Surprisedly, Dr. D. "personally" phoned me at 8:00PM that evening to see how I was doing. That was almost three years ago and I have seen Dr. D. many times since that initial procedure. She always on top and extremely knowledgable of what's important for your mouth health. She thoroughly explained the procedure while her knowledgable and caring staff provided me with a conservative treatment plan. My ongoing experience with Dr. Demetrkopulos and her staff have been the very same each and every time....EXCELLENT, OUTSTANDING, CONSERVATIVE CARE. If you have experienced unfortunate dental experiences like I have, and even if you haven't (lucky you) I highly recommend that you setup an appointment to see Dr. D. as you won't be disappointed. She and her staff go out of their way to take very special care of you as a patient.
Always a pleasure to see the amazing staff in this office
St. Helena Dental Studio is a wonderful Dental Office. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Dr. Alision is a fabulous Dentist.