Dr. Lesley Otis Starnes DDS MS
Orthodontist
4980 Barranca Pkwy Suite 200 Irvine CA, 92604About
Dr. Lesley Starnes practices Orthodontics in Irvine, CA. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Starnes may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Starnes must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Treatment outcome assessment.
- President's message.
- A bite orthotic for the resting period between two phases of treatment.
- Patient brochure for two-phase treatment.
- Introduction to two-phase orthodontic treatment.
- 'Better dentistry under happier circumstances'.
- The eighty/twenty rule.
- Comprehensive Phase I treatment in the middle mixed dentition.
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