Dr. Mario Ricciardi - Orthodontist

Dr. Mario Ricciardi - Orthodontist One of the greatest gifts a person can receive is confidence – the sort of confidence to smile without self-consciousness! Be Happy, SMILE!

Welcome to Dr Ricciardi's office. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality care in a personal and caring environment, by a competent and friendly staff. If it's an Improved Facial appearance you want, or a better bite you need, we can help. Each person on our orthodontic team is a highly skilled professional, whose technical skills are only part of what makes us proud of our staff. Just as important is providing you with the best possible care, in a comfortable, friendly environment. So stop in, or give us a call to the first step in creating a beautiful smile.

07/05/2025
Happy New Year to you and yours! Wishing you all a wonderful healthy prosperous 2025!🎉🍾🥂🙏🏻❤️ #2025
12/30/2024

Happy New Year to you and yours! Wishing you all a wonderful healthy prosperous 2025!🎉🍾🥂🙏🏻❤️ #2025

Make 2025 be your year… be the best You! #2025
12/30/2024

Make 2025 be your year… be the best You! #2025

Fall is here! Always remember to put your Smile out there… You will almost always get one back! 🍁🍂😃
09/23/2024

Fall is here! Always remember to put your Smile out there… You will almost always get one back! 🍁🍂😃

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11/24/2022

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The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it-The American flag flies from the last breath of each milit...
05/30/2022

The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it-The American flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it, American soldiers don't fight because they hate what's in front of them...they fight because they love what's behind them." Thanks to all Men and Women who have and are keeping me safe. Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Some of life’s lessons we need to memorize! 😊
10/07/2021

Some of life’s lessons we need to memorize! 😊

Some important life lessons to memorize… 😊
10/07/2021

Some important life lessons to memorize… 😊

Just smile…
09/21/2021

Just smile…

Beautiful day for a bike ride!
09/19/2021

Beautiful day for a bike ride!

KEEP AN EYE out for added sugars in foods to best protect teeth! When checking the ingredient list, look for words endin...
03/02/2021

KEEP AN EYE out for added sugars in foods to best protect teeth! When checking the ingredient list, look for words ending in the suffix “ose” which typically means sugar.

A little light hearted humor from a child...❤️
11/03/2020

A little light hearted humor from a child...❤️

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8004 Haven Avenue, Ste 200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
91730

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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Braces go beyond esthetics....

We all know that straight teeth contribute to a nicer smile. Many studies have shown that an attractive smile boosts self-esteem which is important at any age. For children, the development of a positive self-image can carry forward throughout life and contribute to future success. For adults, self-esteem is critically important in many professional settings and social situations.

As important as appearance can be, the benefit of braces goes beyond just esthetics. Straight teeth help an individual more effectively bite, chew, and even speak. It may come as a surprise that straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Straighter teeth are easier to brush, clean, and floss! The ability to take better care of the teeth through oral hygiene also helps prevent future cavities and periodontal disease. This latter problem is of particular concern because over time it can lead to destruction of the bone that holds the teeth in place.

Properly aligned teeth and jaws may also alleviate unnecessary wear and grinding. It is known that malocclusion – or a “bad bite” can lead to problems with the TMJ (temporo mandibular joint) and even ineffective chewing and digestion problems. In extreme cases, chronic headaches and back or neck pain can result.

Furthermore, straight teeth are less prone to injury. Protruding upper teeth are more likely to be broken or traumatized in an accident. Once reposition and aligned, these teeth are at a decreased risk of being fractured. So in many ways, an attractive smile is a pleasant “side effect” of orthodontic treatment, although many patients actually view it as the primary benefit.