Why Straight Teeth Matter

Why Straight Teeth Matter

Several patients pursue orthodontic treatment at Passamano Orthodontics so they can have an aesthetic, straight smile, but straight teeth provide more than just a pretty smile. Your teeth are meant to line-up and fit together, so they can properly do their job. When you have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, your teeth can’t properly do […]

How Orthodontics Have Improved Over the Last 20 Years

When you think about orthodontics, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Our potential patients here at Passamano Orthodontics in Irvine, CA, say that they think of Invisalign, but it hasn’t always been the most popular or prominent form of orthodontic treatment. When parents think back, they might remember bulky braces and headgear […]

Three Reasons to Avoid Mail-Order Aligners

Three Reasons to Avoid Mail-Order Aligners

At Passamano Orthodontics, we know that braces and clear aligners are basically considered an essential part of growing up for kids and teens, and the popularity of orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. People want beautiful smiles that make them feel confident, and they want them quickly! Recently, mail-order aligners have […]

Five Perks of Following Your Orthodontist on Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok are all social media apps we find ourselves, and our teens, browsing throughout the day. These social media platforms provide easy access to our friends, family members and even celebrities we follow. These platforms are also a practical way for patients to connect and stay up to date with their […]

Dr. Robert Passamano Achieves Board Certification for American Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Robert Passamano recently took and passed the final part of the American Board of Orthodontics exam, and now is officially a Board Certified Orthodontist! (Only 2 out of 5 orthodontists are board-certified.) This exam is done years after becoming an orthodontist consisting of clinical, scenario-based problems, treatment planning, and much more. Dr. Robert joins […]

Dr. Robert Becomes the 2021 Orange County Dental Society President

Dr. Robert Passamano is the 2021 Orange County Dental Society President representing over 2,600 OC dentists.  Dr. Robert has been involved with organized dentistry for over 10 years with the goal of improving the dental profession for both the public and professionals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Robert Passamano (@drpassamano) […]

2018 Top 100 Invisalign Doctor Recognition

Drs. Robert and James Passamano were recognized as 2018 Top 100 Invisalign Doctors in the U.S. based on case results at this year’s Invisalign Conference in Las Vegas.  The 2018 Global Invisalign Gallery features before and after images, 3D simulations, and x-rays of real Invisalign patients voted by peer-reviewed orthodontists.   This is the 4th Publication […]

Invisible Braces are Here! Introducing Lingual (Behind the Teeth) Braces

Invisible Braces are finally here!  Well, actually they have been around for 40+ years.  With recent technological advances in wires and smaller, comfortable braces … LINGUAL BRACES are back (and better than ever)!   Using robotically manufactured wires instead of traditional straight wires, we are now able to get quality results with comfort.  The biggest compliant […]

Top 7 Reasons Why Your Child Needs Braces

Let’s talk about the Top Reasons Orthodontists Recommend or Don’t Recommend Orthodontic Treatment for your children ages 6-11 years old.  As the first 12 permanent teeth erupt (6-8 years old), certain tooth problems can present that are easier and healthier to correct earlier at ages 7-11 rather than in teenage years.  This method of doing […]