Congratulations! You’ve completed your clear aligner treatment, and your teeth are now beautifully aligned! Take some time to celebrate your hard-earned victory, but don’t let it make you complacent. There’s still some work to be done! To maintain your straightened pearly whites, you’ll need to wear a retainer. These appliances are crucial to keeping your smile in place, but how long do you actually have to wear them? Continue reading to learn more about retainers and what to expect after clear aligner treatment.

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While traditional braces are a fantastic option for many patients, they may not be for everyone. From poking wires to food restrictions, braces can make everyday life just a little more complicated. Enter Clear Aligners—clear, removable aligners that provide all the benefits of traditional braces without all the frustrations! If you’re curious about the many freedoms you could enjoy with clear aligner treatment while achieving a winning smile, continue reading!

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Braces are one of the best ways to straighten teeth. In order for you to enjoy successful and easy treatment, however, you will need to put in a bit of work. For example, you should keep certain items on hand that will allow you to maintain a clean and fresh mouth. What are some specific tools that will help you do that? This blog post will help answer that question.

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Orthodontic treatment can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Most people enjoy a smooth treatment experience from start to finish, but occasionally, orthodontic emergencies pop up. For example, some people lose a bracket, end up with a loose arch wire, or accidentally damage their teeth. What can you do to prevent such situations? This blog post contains a few helpful tips that can reduce your risk.

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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children undergo a complete orthodontic examination once they reach the age of 7. This allows them to look at the child’s teeth and bite and determine if they may be experiencing any issues with chewing, biting, or speaking. Although some of the issues you may be able to detect beforehand (i.e., gapped teeth, crooked teeth, overbite, etc.), others may not be as noticeable. Hear from a trusted local orthodontist who explains when it might be time for your child to begin wearing braces. (more…)

If you have decided to get Invisalign, you have a lot to look forward to! It is a convenient, discreet, and effective method that could help you achieve your dream smile. However, it will change your routine. How can you make the transition into treatment as smooth as possible? You can prepare ahead of time with these simple tips:

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Most of us are lucky enough to naturally develop a perfectly straight smile. Fortunately, if you have misalignment issues, you don’t need to settle for a mouthful of metal brackets and wires either. Invisalign uses clear plastic aligners to slowly shift your teeth into proper alignment. This way, you can undergo orthodontic treatment discreetly. However, you may still have some unanswered questions, so continue reading. Here are the answers to some popular questions asked about Invisalign.

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Are you currently in the process of researching Invisalign? Maybe you’ve already started your clear aligner treatment and need a refresher on what you should and shouldn’t do to stay on-track with your treatment plan. Either way, you can read on to learn a few important do’s and don’ts of Invisalign! (more…)

In an ideal situation, you would see a dramatically improved, perfectly aligned smile in just a few months with Invisalign. These clear aligners offer a more subtle and flexible way to straighten teeth. You should know from the start of treatment that orthodontists must make adjustments to their aligner cases to keep smiles on track. If you’ve been recommended for Invisalign refinements, keep reading to learn more about what they are and why they’re the best solution to ensure successful and beautiful results.

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The human body is constantly changing. As we age, we grow bigger, our features become more refined, and we accessorize and customize ourselves in a variety of ways. While we have great control over some of these changes, others occur whether we’d like them to or not. One frustrating, undesirable change that some encounter is shifting teeth. It’s not always obvious what causes teeth to move out of their original positions over time. Here’s a closer look at some of the possible causes of shifting teeth, along with how a professional intervention can address the issue.

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