i would like to know more about patients who have had orthodontic work for functional (fixing a bite that is off, night time teeth grinding , jaw positioning being off) AND aesthetic cosmetic purposes (enhancing the appearance of a receeded jaw/chin etc.)...can anyone suggest an orthodontist in southerncalifornia areA?
thanks

I can't suggest a particular orthodontist in southern CA because I live in Washtington state, but I'm certain you will be able to find a good one in your area. I would ask your dentist.

Braces definitely have aesthetic purposes because they put the teeth in a more correct position. If you notice your teeth are in the wrong places and your bite is off, braces can change the shape and position of your face. For more significant jaw problems (usually in adulthood), some people do need orthodontics as well as jaw surgery because sometimes braces alone do not fix the bite problem. Jaw surgery in combination with braces always create positive physical changes. (I get so disgusted with some people who get plastic surgery, such as a chin implant or check inplants, like on Extreme Makeover, when infact, one can easily tell they are masking the real problem, of a jaw deformity.)

Here is the name of a wonderful orthodontist
Dr. Alan Bloor, in Beverly Hills in practice with his son, also great!