Invisalign is a great way to get straighter teeth and is being utilized more and more each year instead of traditional braces. Align Technology (aka AlignTech / the company behind Invisalign) estimate that there will be over 200,000 people who start Invisalign in 2018. With the rise in the number of people being treated by […]
Many people come to me and ask the question, “Am I a good candidate for Invisalign?”. You may be wondering the same thing about yourself. I’ve found that many adults desperately want to straighten their teeth but aren’t interested in going through traditional braces. If this is you, you’re not alone. You may have even […]
Article Updated April 16th, 2018 Invisalign is always innovating. New materials, new software algorithms, and support for many different digital impression systems are just a couple of the many changes they’ve made over the last couple of years. None of those changes were nearly as exciting to me as a dentist (and to many of […]
Keeping your teeth clean while you’re in braces is challenging, to say the least. Don’t worry though! It is possible to keep them clean and your teeth and gums healthy. I’m going to show you all the tips and tricks here. How To Brush Your Teeth While In Braces A lot of people brush their […]
What is Invisalign? Invisalign uses a system of clear aligners that snap down over your teeth. These aligners are changed periodically and slowly move your teeth into position without having to wear unsightly braces. Most people won’t be able to tell you are wearing anything. What kind of impressions, x-rays, or pictures are needed? At […]
Is it normal for my teeth to feel loose? Absolutely. Constant light pressure applied to teeth (as with braces) causes changes in the tissues and bone around your teeth that allow them to move. A side effect of this process is that the teeth become quite loose. You’ll be able to notice and possibly see […]
Snap On Smile is a really interesting new appliance in dentistry. It is a relatively inexpensive solution for a large number of cosmetic problems. I’ll go over everything you need to know about Snap On Smile so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not Snap on Smile is right for you. […]
There is a pretty common misconception out there that when your wisdom teeth start to come in they push your other teeth forward leading to crowding of your front teeth. Many dentists and oral surgeons believed this for years and recommended removing your wisdom teeth to protect against this. Quite a few long term studies […]
The natural position that your teeth want to move towards is a result of the complex interaction between your tongue, cheeks, muscles, ligaments around your teeth, and forces from other teeth. Light, constant forces on your teeth will tend to cause them to move toward the position where all the forces are equal. Many people […]
A common question I get asked by adult patients is whether they’re too old for braces or Invisalign. There is an idea out there that your bone changes as you get older and moving your teeth no longer becomes possible. Good news, this isn’t true! I still remember when I was younger, my grandfather turned […]