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Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Oakland Orthodontics, Dr. Archana Dhawan and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. [Read More...]

You’re going to the game! And no matter which sport you follow, there’s so much to enjoy—the best athletes, exciting play, hometown pride—and those delicious concession stands! But if you’re [Read More...]

Happy Independence Day from Dr. Archana Dhawan and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the [Read More...]

Modern orthodontic technology has led to major changes in the world of braces. Brackets are smaller and come in both metal and ceramic materials. Wires are more efficient and more comfortable. Elastic [Read More...]

It’s the end of June which mean summer has officially started! At Oakland Orthodontics, we’re looking forward to meeting up with friends and spending time with family. We are especially looking [Read More...]

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Dr. Archana Dhawan and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease (also k [Read More...]

Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct a wide variety of abnormalities of our patients' jaw and teeth. The surgery is often done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. While the patient’s ap [Read More...]

The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three o [Read More...]