Dr. Jeffrey Staples
Orthodontics
Mission Viejo, CA
47 years experience male
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthodontics
Languages spoken
English
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3 Answers
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Staplesanswered
47 years experience
End-on occlusion: If the top and bottom front teeth bite against each other, this is known as an end-on bite. In other words, the upper front teeth do not overlap the l... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Staplesanswered
47 years experience
Yes: Having braces on assists the oral surgeon in properly coordinating the upper and lower jaws during surgery. They are the attachment points for ligerat... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Staplesanswered
47 years experience
Three things mainly: Eat soft foods, don't open widely and don't do a lot of repetitive chewing (like gum). Your symptoms may go away if they have just started recently. I... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Staples is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Staples is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
USC Orthodontics
Graduated 1976MD
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