Most people seeking orthodontic treatment have one or two main goals in mind- straight teeth and perhaps a comfortable bite. This has been the goal of orthodontists for many years. The problem, however, is that traditional orthodontic treatment often leads to narrow, flat smiles that can restrict normal tongue function and impede the airway. Dr. Roth and Dr. Frankel have meticulously studied what makes a beautiful smile and have developed unique methods to create them. So what makes a Roth and Frankel smile different?
Dr. Roth and Frankel Team creates a broad smile by employing several techniques. If the treatment involves braces, Dr. Roth and Frankel Team uses the Damon system, which utilizes self-ligating braces and high tech titanium archwires to apply light, biologically appropriate pressure to the teeth. The result is generally a wider dental arch. If treatment is done with Invisalign, Dr. Roth and Frankel Team programs extra expansion into the digital treatment plan.
Besides the obvious esthetic improvement of a broad smile, there are several other advantages as well. Creating space by expanding the smile means that extraction of teeth is rarely needed. In addition, and perhaps most importantly, the widen arch creates more room for the tongue and can improve the upper airway, thereby reducing the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.
Traditional orthodontic treatment usually involves placing the bracket in the center, or sometimes even close to the edge of the tooth. While this works well for aligning the teeth, it often has the negative side effect of flattening the smile arc. With the innovative Smile Arc Protection technique, orthodontic brackets are placed on the teeth closer to the gum line in order to create a more esthetic, appealing result by extruding the anterior teeth. By positioning the brackets this way, patients can receive a broader smile with increased teeth visibility rather than a flattened, traditional smile. While Dr. Roth and Frankel Team generally utilizes this Smile Arc Protection (SAP) when treatment planning for all his patients, the plan is tailored to meet the needs and desires of each patient. The bite plays a significant role in determining the final position of the front teeth as well.
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Dr. Roth graduated with high honors from UCLA School of Dentistry where he later served on the Faculty for the Department of Orthodontics. In addition to earning his DDS, he also holds two Masters degrees and has authored several published studies.
Dr. Roth is an avid photographer and a fledgling glass artist. He is extremely involved in developing educational opportunities for underserved children. He helped build the River Oaks Academy, a Ventura County charter school, where he served as president for several years. He and his wife Lisa-Ann traveled to Uganda two years ago where they visited the village of Mubaku. They discovered that the nearest school was over an hour and a half away and that many children simply didnt attend school. Shortly after returning to California, they formed the Mubaku Education Foundation and have completed a four room school in the village. The nursery school is currently under construction. A part of the proceeds from Roth Orthodontics goes to support the school.
Dr. Frankel is a double board certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. He practices using the most current guidelines of both the Boards of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, and is committed to the highest standards of patient care.
Dr. Frankel is married with four kids. In addition to being an involved parent, he is an avid outdoorsman. Never missing a year to hike, camp, and river raft with the entire family in Yosemite national park, he feels that California is the outdoor enthusiasts playground. Skiing in the winter, beach in the summer, and cycling all other times, Dr. Frankel feels that living every day to its fullest is one of lifes responsibilities. He is also a second tenor in a nationally renowned choir, and a fairly good chef too.
