Live today!! Check out the latest episode released by the Dental Chat Podcast. Dr. Menjivar is the first orthodontist to be interviewed by pediatric dentist Dr. Silvia Lobo Lobo. In this 15-minute episode, Dr. Menjivar explores commonly asked questions about braces and orthodontics such as how braces work, the importance of mouth guards for athletes in braces and discusses common terms such as overbite, underbite, and crossbite. She had a blast sharing her knowledge and passion on orthodontics in Episode #14 Braces. Dr. Lobo’s podcast has already reached laypeople in 22 countries who are eager to learn more about the wide field of dentistry so they can be better informed on their own oral health or that of their children’s oral health.
Topics covered by Dr. Menjivar:
  1. How do braces work?
  2. How early should my child see the Orthodontist?
  3. What is  considered early orthodontic treatment? When and why it might be needed?
  4. What is the difference between a crossbite, an overbite and a underbite?
  5. What things should be avoided while using braces?
  6. What is some advice on how to best clean the teeth while in orthodontic treatment?
  7. What is the difference between clear aligners and braces?
  8. What are the benefits of a sports mouth guard while in braces?
  9. Can you talk about braces for adults?
  10. What are retainers and why are they important?
This podcast is available on 👉Anchor, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📲 Get all the insider information from Dr. M by following the link! https://anchor.fm/silvia-lobo-lobo/episodes/Episodes-14-Braces-eqphm3