A Santa Clarita orthodontist is describing the “incredible” advancements now available in orthodontic treatment, and how different it is for kids today compared to when she had braces as a child. “It has changed quite a bit from when you and I were going through treatment,” said Dr. Megan LeCornu of Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics, referring to parents around her ...

A Santa Clarita orthodontist is cautioning the community against the use of do-it-yourself clear liners that claim to straighten teeth without the supervision of a doctor. “There’s this huge surge right now of these clear liners on the market,” said Dr. Megan LeCornu of Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics. “It’s very interesting because when we move teeth, there’s a lot of ...

A Santa Clarita orthodontist is offering to buy cookies from any Girl Scouts who visit the office, and plans to donate the purchased cookies to local first responders. Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 and ending on Thursday, Feb. 28, any Girl Scouts who stop by the Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics offices in Newhall or Valencia dressed in their uniform will ...

A Santa Clarita orthodontist recently revealed a little known fact about custom mouth guards for kids: mouth guards not only protect the teeth from fractures or displacement while playing sports, but can also help prevent concussions. “When we bite down, our jaw bone, where it articulates with our skull, the bone there is paper thin,” said Dr. Megan LeCornu of ...

A Santa Clarita orthodontist is talking about why someone who has noticed their gums have mild bleeding while flossing shouldn’t take a break from flossing as a result. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “That small bleeding is actually the early stages of gingivitis,” said Dr. Megan LeCornu of Embrace Your Smile ...

A Santa Clarita orthodontist recently revealed the results of two studies that found having straight teeth versus crooked teeth have a significant impact on how people perceive one another. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The first study, performed at the University of Virginia, examined the way a person’s smile affects their ...

A Santa Clarita orthodontist is answering a common question she noted she hears from patients all the time: is it better to use a manual or an electric toothbrush? Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “That’s a really good question,” said Dr. Megan LeCornu of Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics. “What we recommend ...

With waterpiks rising in popularity, Santa Clarita orthodontist Dr. Megan LeCornu of Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics is debating the effectiveness of traditional floss versus water flossers. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. LeCornu described the process of traditional flossing as a “squeegee” that cleans the teeth, with the goal being to rub ...

Santa Clarita orthodontist Dr. Megan LeCornu of Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics is sharing how the world of retainers and sports mouth guards has changed dramatically in recent years. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. While many adults remember retainers as being pink with obvious metal bars, LeCornu noted that other options are ...

Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics is expected to soon have a new location in Valencia in addition to its existing office in Newhall, officials announced Wednesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The second office is set to be located off of Smyth Drive across the street from Valencia High School, according to ...