You hear it all the time as a kid: once you lose your baby teeth, you keep those new teeth for life. But it’s not just your teeth that can have a lifelong impact—it’s the way those teeth can shape your relationship with healthcare. “Orthodontics today is about much more than creating a beautiful smile,” explains Dr. Yan Kalika, orthodontist and founder of Image Orthodontics. “Our goal is to support healthy facial growth, optimize function and help children and teens breathe, sleep and thrive as they grow. By looking at the whole child, not just the teeth, we can often identify opportunities to improve both oral health and overall well-being.”
Image Orthodontics,
3378 Sacramento St., San Francisco,
415-752-0654, ImageOrthodontics.com
