Dr. Nathan Nourian, Orthodontist

Textbook Orthodontics. Orthodontist in Los Angeles, CA
Hawthorne: [phone]
Panorama City: [phone]

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Brackets move your teeth. Elastics move your BITE — repositioning your jaws in a way brackets alone can't. Skip them for 2 days and you undo weeks of progress.

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A narrow upper jaw doesn't just crowd teeth — it can shrink your kid's airway. Severe crowding is linked to mouth-breathing and disordered sleep. That's why early evaluation at age 7 matters. Does your kid snore?

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Notice one front tooth looks longer or sits lower than the rest? Usually cosmetic — an eruption issue. Combined with crowding or a crossbite, it's often the first visible sign your bite isn't settling evenly.

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#Orthodontist #Braces

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There is no age limit on orthodontics. I've moved teeth on patients in their 60s and 70s — bone remodels the same way at 65 as it does at 15. "Too old for braces" isn't science, it's laziness.

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Real patient, real arch transformation 🦷 Crowded → fully aligned, no shortcuts. Braces from $87/mo, aligners from $127/mo. Free consult + 3D scan: https://t.co/4AGuMXKHFp

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Jaw pops or clicks when you open wide? That's your TMJ — and it's often connected to your bite. A crossbite or deep bite can put years of uneven pressure on that joint before you ever feel pain.

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Your ortho said no gum. Here's why: it doesn't usually break brackets — it pulls wires out of place, which means more appointments and a slower finish date. Have you snuck a piece with braces on?

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Normal braces pain: soreness for 3-5 days after an adjustment, then nothing. Not normal: pain that never lets up, or one tooth hurting way more than the rest. That's a signal to call your office.

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"I wore my retainer for a year, I'm good now." No, you're not. Teeth never stop moving — that's bone biology, not opinion. Retention is forever. Comment RETAINER if yours doesn't fit anymore.

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Not brushing with braces on doesn't just look bad — it causes decalcification: permanent white scars on your enamel that don't disappear when the braces come off. Comment CLEAN for my routine.

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Invisalign isn't the "fancy" option — it's a different tool for a different job. Braces win on severe cases. Invisalign wins on comfort, IF you wear it 22 hrs/day. Compliance beats the aligner every time.

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Those tiny rubber bands aren't just for "extra tightening." They move your BITE — brackets can't. Skip them 2 days and you undo weeks of progress. Comment ELASTICS if you've been skipping yours.

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#Braces #Orthodontist

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They skipped the X-rays. That's how root damage happens with clear aligners. A safe process always starts with imaging 🦷🚨 Comment ROOTS for the red-flag checklist.

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#Invisalign #Orthodontist

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Adult Invisalign Transformation: Fixing Crowded Teeth in 18 Months #Invi... https://t.co/r2DjrzWA8a via @YouTube

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Adult braces in Los Angeles! https://t.co/m3GOICE2Ip

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How are braces put on. Step by step process of getting braces in Los Angeles #braces #orthodontist #LosAngeles https://t.co/KqicHV0UzT

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@Delta Yes thank you

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Do I need a referral to see an orthodontist? No! Most dentists and kids dentist actually don’t look for your orthodontic needs. I would recommend you seek out an orthodontist to be evaluated if anything is necessary.

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How to correct an impacted second molar? #braces #impactedteeth

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How old is too old for orthodontic treatment? You can have braces or an aligners as long as your teeth have enough bone to support them. #braces #invisalign #Oscars