Peter H Lam, DDS, MS

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Mon:	8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed:	8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat:	8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Primary: Dentist

Sub-Specialty: Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (Orthodontist)

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Fax: (650) 638-1511

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cash, check, financing available, insurance, discover, master card, visa

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San Mateo Glendale Village, Hillsdale

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Peter Lam

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http://www.baymeadowsorthodontics.com

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Orthodontists, Dental Clinics, Dentists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Physicians & Surgeons, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers

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Insurance: Delta Dental Premier

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Phone: (650) 638-1500

Address: 3455 Pacific Blvd # 1, San Mateo, CA 94403

Website: http://www.baymeadowsorthodontics.com

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Dental Examination
You do — in fact, it's more important than ever! Keeping teeth free of plaque (and potentially, decay) can be challenging when you're wearing braces. Your dentist can help you avoid these problems with frequent cleanings and exams.
X-rays

Teeth Cleaning

Crowns
A wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and capable of causing or guiding tooth movement.
Dental Bonding

Dentures
To stay fresh and germ-free, all retainers need proper cleaning. A Hawley-type retainer can be brushed gently with a regular toothbrush — but a brush may scratch the clear aligner types. Denture cleaners, in powder or tablet form, as well as special retainer cleaners, can be used to clean most removable retainers. Fixed retainers are cleaned by brushing and flossing; a floss threader or interproximal brush can also be a helpful cleaning tool when needed.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Surgery
One is severe crossbite, a condition where the upper teeth close inside the lower teeth. To treat this problem, a device called a palatal expander can be used, which gradually and painlessly widens the upper jaw; it's especially effective when the jaw itself hasn't fully developed. If we wait too long, a more complicated treatment — or even oral surgery — might be required to correct the problem.
Jaw Surgery
The growth of a person's jaw is a steady process, and sometimes the growth of the upper and lower jaw can occur at different rates, causing a discrepancy in size and function. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping, breathing and other routine activities. Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Orthodontic treatment may also be used in conjunction with corrective jaw surgery to align the teeth appropriately. Although jaw surgery can dramatically improve a patient's appearance, the goal is to correct functional problems.
Tooth Extractions
Another condition that may benefit from early treatment is severe crowding. This occurs when the jaws are too small to accommodate all of the permanent teeth. Either palatal expansion or tooth extraction may be recommended at this point, to help the adult teeth erupt (emerge from below the gums) properly. Even if braces are required later, the treatment time will likely be shorter and less complicated.

Orthodontics
Bay Meadows Orthodontics is conveniently located in San Mateo, California and we have satellite offices in San Francisco and San Lorenzo available with various hours for your convenience.
Invisalign Orthodontics
Another popular style of retainer is the clear aligner-type, which looks similar to the Invisalign® tray system. These retainers are custom-made of thin, transparent plastic which is designed to fit precisely over your teeth. Their main advantage is that they're invisible, with no wire to show. These retainers are also easy to remove, but they may be somewhat less durable than the Hawleys. They aren't recommended for patients with certain conditions, like teeth grinding.
Braces
For the vast majority of orthodontic patients, wearing fixed appliances (commonly called braces) will be a major part of treatment — and those braces, for the most part, will be the familiar silvery-metal type. But while they're still quite popular, traditional-looking metal braces are no longer the only game in town! Let's have a look at some of the options available in orthodontic appliances.

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