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Marina Del Rey Orthodontist Installs Over 6,000 Sets of Braces

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- They say first impressions are everything, and Marina Del Rey orthodontist Dr. Mario Paz celebrates that mantra with his over 6000th installation of braces.

Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Paz has improved the smiles of over 6,000+ patients ranging in age from six to 86. "I never tire of the thrill when the braces come off, and the patient's smile lights up the world," he says. "We celebrate by making popcorn right then and there."

Parents and adult patients are often surprised at the innovations that have been made in the field of orthodontics. Both metal and clear brackets are smaller and more comfortable to wear. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, by 2016 some 28 percent of patients treated with braces were over the age of 18.

"Getting the result right is both medical science, and an art. I've seen my share of what happens when the process is not medically supervised. Healthy alignment should be married to healthy jaw support. Both need each other to do the job well," says Dr. Paz.

As an involved member of the community, Dr. Mario Orthodontics has donated orthodontic treatment cases to local school annual auctions for years. The treatment is valued at $5,000. "Fifty percent of our patients are students. We hear about their schools and sports programs so naturally we want to support them and keep them healthy," says Registered Dental Assistant, Loretta Body, who has worked with Dr. Paz for over 21 years.

About Dr. Mario Paz Orthodontics

In 1990 Dr. Paz opened his Beverly Hills office and has been as known as a pioneer in Lingual braces technology, better known as "Invisible" braces. A past president of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association (ALOA), Dr. Paz taught Lingual braces at the UCLA Orthodontics School for two years and is a member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics, Sociedad Ibero-Americana de Ortodoncia Lingual and Founding Member of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics, in addition to the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association and the Western Los Angeles Dental Association. Dr. Mario Paz Orthodontics is now located exclusively in Marina Del Rey.

Learn more at: https://invisiblebraces.com/about-our-office/about-dr-mario-paz/

Social Media:
* https://www.facebook.com/MPazOrtho/
* https://www.instagram.com/drmariopazorthodontics/
* https://twitter.com/DrMarioPaz

MEDIA CONTACT:
Angelina Saenz
For Dr. Mario Paz
ang@invisiblebraces.com
310-822-4224

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*Caption: Dr. Mario Paz taught lingual braces, otherwise known as "invisible braces" at the UCLA Orthodontics School; he now celebrates having installed over 6,000 sets of all types of braces.

Related link: https://www.invisiblebraces.com/

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Stress from Fears of Coronavirus Prompts Teeth Grinding – Marina Del Rey based Orthodontist Shares Stress Reducing Tips

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. -- Throughout his 30-year career, Dr. Mario Paz is used to hearing reasons why patients grind their teeth at night, but now it's about COVID-19. "Fears of the virus are creating new anxieties causing patients to clench their jaws for sustained period. This alters their bite causing pain," he says.

According to Dr. Paz, "Stress is something we must attempt to manage, or it will manage us. Teeth grinding may lead to jaw pain and what is known as Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD), which may require braces to correct."

Instead, Dr. Paz encourages people to focus on gratitude as a way of reducing their anxiety. "The first step is to be intentional, acknowledging stress takes a toll on the body and the mind. A powerful antidote is to cultivate an attitude of gratitude," he advises.

According to a Harvard Mental Health Letter dated June 5, 2019, "In Praise of Gratitude," expressing thanks can lead to improved health and greater happiness. The article gives six suggestions for cultivating gratitude, including writing a thank you note and jotting down three to five things you're grateful for each week. "As you write, be specific and think about the sensations you felt when something good happened to you," the article states.

Patients suffering symptoms due to excessive grinding should contact their dental professional after COVID-19 quarantines have been lifted. "Hopefully, we can all better manage stress from this virus in the days ahead," says Dr. Paz.

About Dr. Mario Paz Orthodontics

Since 1990 when Dr. Paz opened his Beverly Hills office he has been as known as a pioneer in lingual braces technology, better known as "invisible" braces. Past president of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association (ALOA), Dr. Paz taught lingual braces at the UCLA Orthodontics School for two years and is a member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics, Sociedad Ibero-Americana de Ortodoncia Lingual, the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, the Western Los Angeles Dental Association and founding Member of the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics. Dr. Paz is now exclusively located in Marina Del Rey.

Learn more at: https://www.invisiblebraces.com/meet-dr-mario-paz/

For more information:
Dr. Mario Paz
310-822-4224
info@invisiblebraces.com

Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/MPazOrtho/
https://www.instagram.com/drmariopazorthodontics/
https://twitter.com/DrMarioPaz

Related link: https://www.invisiblebraces.com/

This news story was published by the Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.