Happy holidays from Dr. Berger and team!

The holidays are here, and as Dr. Berger and our team reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays? Being with your loved ones? A clean slate for 2012? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays on our Facebook page. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

Ask Dr. Berger: “I’m 32 – am I too old for braces?”

Of course not!

At the office of Dr. Jeffrey Berger, nobody is "too old" for orthodontic treatment! In fact, according to a new study, adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent since 1996! Even more, did you know one of every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over the age of S21? Yes, braces help make your teeth strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: cosmetics. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment with Dr. Berger can be successful at any age, and we know adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

We provide quality orthodontic care for adults and children in Torrance and surrounding communities, and Dr. Berger offers more efficient and comfortable orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign and the Damon System.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Berger and our dedicated team would love to have you visit for a complimentary initial consultation. Give us a call to set one up.

Happy Holidays!

Share your winter break plans with us!

Dr. Jeffrey Berger and our team at Jeffrey I. Berger D.M.D want to know: what do your winter plans look like? Do you have any plans for an exciting family vacation? Are you hanging out around town? Catching up on sleep? Spending time with friends? Let us know!

Please feel free to share your exciting winter plans and experiences with us here or on our Facebook page! We would like to wish all of our patients and their families a safe and fun holiday season!

Do we have your current contact info?

Happy holidays from all of us at Jeffrey I. Berger D.M.D! As you probably know, you can always connect with Dr. Jeffrey Berger and our team on our Facebook page, but we also encourage you to call us and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed!

Please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you. Thank you!

- The team at Jeffrey I. Berger D.M.D

Giving thanks this holiday season

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to thank all of our patients and their families, our referring doctors and patients and our own families for all their support, encouragement and help throughout the year!

Dr. Jeffrey Berger and our entire team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It’s a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat with those braces! If you have any stories or photos to share with us, we’d encourage you to send them along or post them on our Facebook page!

Gobble Gobble!

Ask Dr. Berger: “I got my braces. Now what?"

We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did before before orthodontic treatment began.

Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is why Dr. Jeffrey Berger and our team recommend that you brush and floss after every meal. We also encourage you to use a proxabrush to help with the smaller areas where your toothbrush doesn’t reach. We encourage the use of fluoride rinse as well; ask Dr. Berger for a recommendation.

When your braces are initially placed, your teeth are likely to be very sensitive. You may experience discomfort for up to 3 or 5 days, which is why we encourage you to eat soft foods during that time. Remember, the less pressure you put on your teeth, the less discomfort you will have.

You may also be thinking, “Okay, so what can I eat?” We would encourage you to avoid eating sticky, hard, crunchy or chewy snacks that can stick to your teeth.

Dr. Berger and team will tell you it’s crucial to regularly check your braces for bent or loose wires and brackets. In the event of a loose/broken wire or bracket, please call our Torrance office immediately to schedule an appointment for repair.

Lastly, in addition to visiting Dr. Berger's office during your orthodontic treatment for adjustments, you should visit your dentist for professional check-ups and teeth cleaning appointments about every six months, or as recommended by your dentist.

At Dr. Berger's office, access your account any day, any time!

Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds simple and convenient, doesn’t it?

Patients at Dr. Berger's office enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website. You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You, too, may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call at our Torrance office if you have any questions about getting started!