Orthodontist in Northridge & Calabasas | Braces

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Jason Pair

A fter graduating from UCLA with a B.S. In physiological sciences, Dr. Jason traveled north to dental school, where he attended UCSF. He graduated #2 In a class of 91 and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the national dental honor society. He completed his orthodontic residency In 1999 at UCLA, where he was chief resident. His research project was published In the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, the leading peer-reviewed journal in the profession.

Dr. Jason serves on the board of the San Fernando Valley Dental Society, where he was president In 2007. He Is a clinical Instructor in the UCLA orthodontic residency program. He continues to lecture to UCLA dental students and orthodontic residents and served as alumni president in 2006. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. In recent years, besides lecturing at UCLA, he has lectured to the California Dental Assistant Society, the San Fernando Valley Dental Assistant Society, the ROP program of Santa Clarita, and to the students, faculty, and alumni of the University of Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala.

Dr. Jason has four children, and they love to travel and hike. Dr. Jason also enjoys surfing, skiing, photography and woodworking. He has participated in various volunteer dental organizations, traveling to Guatemala, Mexico and Israel.

To see Dr. Jason’s photography and become a fan, visit Jason Pair Photography on Facebook.

See a published case report from Dr. Jason Pair: Case Report

Dr. Michael Hoang

D r. Michael Hoang is a board-certified orthodontist who grew up in sunny Southern California. He graduated magna cum laude from University of California, Irvine where he earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He then continued his education at UCLA School of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors. Finally, he stayed to complete his Orthodontic residency at UCLA, where he served as chief resident and concurrently earned his M.S. in Oral Biology.

Dr. Michael comes from a Bruin family of dentists, joining his father who graduated from UCLA Orthodontics and his sister who graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry. At UCLA, Dr. Jason Pair served as his clinical instructor during residency. Life has come full circle now for Dr. Michael, as he has joined Dr. Jason as a part-time faculty member to lead treatment planning seminars at UCLA Section of Orthodontics and provide clinical instruction to the residents. In addition, he currently serves as the president of the UCLA Alumni Association. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the California Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Western Los Angeles Dental Society.

Dr. Michael enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hiking, and traveling internationally. He has participated in various volunteer dental organizations, traveling to Honduras, Mexico, and Vietnam.

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Orthodontic Care For Children & Adults

Child Phase I Interceptive (Age 6-10)
When some primary teeth (also called baby teeth) are still present, we can begin to correct problems like severe overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Facial growth modification can be very effective at this age to treat some orthodontic patients, rather than waiting until the patient’s permanent teeth are all in.

Child Phase II Interceptive (Age 12-13)
Phase II treatment usually occurs a number of years later. Usually we are waiting for 12-16 more permanent teeth to erupt before Phase II begins. The goal of Phase II treatment is to achieve an ideal occlusion with all of the permanent teeth.

Adult Orthodontics
Technological advancements in orthodontics allow us to treat adult patients faster, more comfortably, and more discretely than ever before. Whether you have never had braces, or you had them in your youth and are noticing your teeth moving back out of alignment, we offer aesthetic treatment options like Invisalign or the Damon System that will help you to achieve a beautiful result quicker than you might think!

Life With Braces

It’s not going to be easy at first, and in the beginning foods you can eat will be limited. You’ll want to stick to foods that are soft, fluffy and easily mashed up. Pancakes, oatmeal, bananas, soups, cooked vegetables, applesauce, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and soft ice cream – just to suggest a few.

There are a few tricks around some problem foods. You can cook your vegetables to make them softer, cut your corn off the cob, and slice apples and sandwiches into small, bite sized pieces.

If you’re in doubt about a particular food, ask the team at Pair Orthodontics.

Foods to Avoid
Sticky – gum, caramel, tootsie rolls, peanut butter, toffee
Hard – apples, carrots and other raw vegetables
Crunchy – popcorn, chips
Tough – bagels, corn on the cob, sandwiches, steak, ribs

Brushing
Using a soft bristled toothbrush begin by brushing the outside of your teeth and braces holding the brush tilted at a 45 degree angle. Brush along the top and bottom of the braces using light to moderate pressure, making sure you cover every surface very carefully. Don’t forget to brush the teeth all the way in the back and behind your back molars. It’s a good practice to brush for three minutes at least twice a day. Using a timer or singing along to a song will help you keep track of your time.

Flossing
Flossing at least once a day is very important for good dental hygiene and to keep your teeth healthy. Flossing with braces may seem difficult at first. To floss properly, you will need to thread the floss under the archwire. This can be done in two ways – either by threading the floss through on your own or using a floss threader to thread the floss under the wire.

When threading the floss, it is a good practice to start by pushing the floss vertically from the top to the bottom on your upper teeth and from the bottom to the top on your bottom teeth, always threading away from your gums. Once threaded, carefully floss around each tooth and gum, moving the floss up and down, just like you did with out braces.

Always store your retainer in the case. Never put it in your pocket (accidently shattered), or wrap in a cloth or napkin (accidently thrown away).
Always remove your retainer when eating.
Follow the doctors instructions for wear.
Always remove retainers when brushing your teeth. Be sure to pay attention to the points where you retainer touches your teeth.
Clean retainers thoroughly with toothbrush and toothpaste. Concentrate specifically on the side of the retainer that is in contact with your gums. Failure to clean retainers well can result in damage to your gums and teeth. Some patients like to soak their retainers in mouthwash for a few minutes each day.
Don’t flip the retainer with your tongue because this could result in damage to your teeth or the device.
Put the retainer in with your fingers. Please do not bite the retainer into place since this could result in injury or damage to your teeth.
Use your best judgment regarding removing them for sports, swimming, singing, meetings, etc. If there is a significant risk that they will be lost or damaged if you continue to wear them while doing an activity, remove them and place in the provided case. Remember to put replace them when you are done with the activity. Always wear a mouth guard when playing sports to ensure the safety of your teeth and mouth.

If there are wires on the outsides of your teeth, they should not be used to remove the retainers. This will bend and eventually break them. Use clasps on the back teeth to remove the retainers.
Since your retainer is made out of acrylic, which is sensitive to heat, do not subject the retainers to heat. This will result in them becoming distorted. Common examples are oiling them, putting them in the dishwasher, leaving them in a hot car, etc.
Bring your retainers to each appointment for inspection.
Occasionally, a piece of acrylic will chip or break. As long as the retainer is still wearable, you can continue to wear it until the team at Pair Orthodontics can check it for you. If there is a sharp edge, you can use a nail file to smooth it off until an necessary repair can be performed.
If there is any part of the retainer that is pinching your gums, set up an appointment with me so that we can fix this for you.

For situations requiring immediate medical attention, you should contact your doctor or local emergency medical services.For orthodontic-related emergencies, our office is here to help. Most emergency situations can be temporarily taken care of at home, though. Usually loose brackets and wires that are causing some discomfort or poking can be covered in wax or pushed back into place. Loose and poking wires can be manipulated using tweezers or a pencil eraser. It’s still important to call the office and set up an appointment to have the issue corrected.

In the event of a more severe issue (an appliance breaks, a wire slips loose, or is preventing the mouth from opening or closing) call our office to schedule an appointment and have the problem taken care of right away.Keep in mind that there may be some discomfort for a few weeks after getting your braces on and for several days after an adjustment. In these situations, rinsing with salt water or taking an over-the-counter pain reliever may alleviate the pain.

Our Treatments

The Damon System

Self Ligating Braces
We are pleased to offer our patients the Damon System. These self-ligating braces allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. With the help of this appliance, achieving your perfect smile can be faster and easier than you ever thought possible!

Better Results in Less Time
With Damon braces, we can achieve a terrific end result and finish your treatment more efficiently. Depending upon your specific case, this can translate to a beautiful smile months sooner than with traditional braces. After analyzing your specific needs, we will be able to provide you with a treatment plan that will have you smiling as soon as possible.

Simplified Procedures
Damon braces are very precise and effective. With this system, we can reduce the need for many of the time-consuming, complicated procedures that are used with traditional braces.

Fewer Visits to the Office
Because Damon braces eliminate the need for elastic ties, fewer adjustments are required. As a result, your appointments can be spaced out further, early in treatment, and will take less time.

Invisalign

I nvisalign is the ultimate in terms of aesthetic treatment options. We use custom molded clear trays to move your teeth to the ideal position. Because they are removable, patient compliance is extremely important with aligners. Invisalign is a terrific option for working professionals or patients seeking a discrete solution to improve their smile, however it is not ideal for every case.

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Surgical Orthodontics

S urgical orthodontics is a combined treatment by our doctors and an oral surgeon to correct jaw abnormalities. These issues are determined after reviewing the patient’s X-rays and models.The orthodontist initially levels and aligns the teeth in the jawbone, then the oral surgeon positions the jaws into a more normal position to allow the bite to come together ideally. This procedure results in the improved ability to chew, speak, and breathe, while also delivering tremendous facial aesthetics.

Pair Orthodontics embraces the latest in orthodontic technologies to reduce the overall need for this method, however it can still be required in those with improper bites, as well as those with facial aesthetic concerns. All growth must be complete before jaw surgery can be performed (Jaw growth is usually complete by 16 years with girls and 18 with boys). However it is very common to begin correcting tooth position while a patient is still growing.

Accelerated Orthodontics

P air Orthodontics works with a periodontist or oral surgeon to provide Accelerated Orthodontics, a treatment with quicker results and less time in braces. The technique can be applied to just about every case of orthodontics. The treatment requires a safe, minor surgical procedure that assists the teeth moving quicker and without as much loss of either root or bone support.

Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)

T emporary anchorage devices (TADs) are titanium-alloy mini screws affixed to bone temporarily to enhance orthodontic anchorage. Titanium alloys have been used as joint replacements and for dental implants for many years. These alloys are not rejected by the body. Orthodontists often use holding arches, also known as space maintainers, and headgear to control anchorage and minimize the movement of certain teeth while carrying out the

desired movement of other teeth. TADs allow orthodontists to overcome limitations of holding arches and headgear and perform difficult tooth movements predictably. TADs can also provide a point of anchorage for patients with missing teeth.Pair Orthodontics has used TADs to overcome surgical problems without the need for surgery.

Invisalign

A ll the orthodontists are experienced providers of Invisalign. Pair Orthodontics is considered an Invisalign Premier Provider in the Northridge and Calabasas areas.

Invisalign is a series of virtually invisible, clear aligners that efficiently shift your teeth to an ideal placement. Each aligner is custom-made by Pair Orthodontics for each individual patient based on that patient’s anatomy. We will plan out in your ideal smile and customize a series of aligners. When your teeth have reached the desired result, you just pop out the old Invisalign aligner and pop in a new set.

All of this movement is done with out any metal brackets or tightening of wires. Most people won’t even recognize you are correcting your smile while you are straightening your teeth. Invisalign has the benefit of creating a beautiful smile and allows you to remove the device whenever you want. You can floss, brush and eat without the restrictions of having braces or wires in your mouth. Invisalign has the benefit of creating a beautiful smile and allows you to remove the device whenever you want.

We have years of experience providing Invisalign to the Northridge and Calabasas areas and look forward to consulting with you on Invisalign or Invisalign Teen in the near future.

New Patients

We Can’t Wait To Meet You And Welcome You To Our Office!

We're so glad you've chosen Pair Orthodontics for your smile journey. Our team, led by board-certified orthodontists Dr. Jason Pair and Dr. Michael Hoang, is dedicated to making your first visit and every visit after feel comfortable, welcoming, and easy. Whether you're bringing in a child for an early evaluation or exploring treatment options for yourself, we offer the latest technology, including the Damon System and Invisalign, tailored to your unique needs and goals. From scheduling your complimentary consultation to understanding what to expect at your first appointment, we can't wait to meet you and help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.

Your First Visit

Our team is committed to making your treatment as easy and enjoyable as possible, in a friendly and welcoming environment. During your first visit, you’ll get acquainted with the process and procedures for braces; we’ll discuss your customized treatment options in detail, probable treatment length, and associated costs. The initial consultation is free.

If treatment is indicated, we’ll begin by taking diagnostic pictures, x-rays of your teeth, bite registrations, and impressions. These diagnostics will be referenced throughout your treatment and used to monitor progress.

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