When you are wearing braces, nothing feels quite as important as what kinds of food you can eat. The wrong food can damage your braces or stain your teeth, particularly berries, curry sauce or grape juice. Protecting your new bands, archwires and brackets along with your teeth and gums quickly rise to the top of your priority list! Your teeth... read more »
How do I start my Invisalign® treatment? It’s never too late to straighten your smile! Invisalign® for Adults is available for adult clients who are looking to discreetly straighten their teeth and who would like the convenience of removing their aligners as they choose. If you have a busy schedule and don’t want metal braces, Invisalign® may be the right... read more »
It is that time of year again where your children are headed back to school with their new backpacks, notepads and pencils! If they have braces, they will need some extra items in their backpack and locker. Our team wants to make sure your children are equipped with the tools they need to have a healthy and strong smile, so... read more »
For many reasons, such as playing competitive sports or being an adult, Invisalign® is a great fit for lifestyle. Just ask Justin Bieber and Oprah Winfrey, who both used Invisalign® to improve their smiles while keeping up their busy schedules. Facts About Invisalign® Here are some FACTS ABOUT INVISALIGN® that can help you make a good decision about whether Invisalign®... read more »
You’ve been working on your new smile with Invisalign for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our Plano, TX to pay off. Can you imagine how bad it would be to discover that your teeth are straight, but that they're starting to decay? Caring for your smile while wearing Invisalign goes beyond just waiting for your... read more »
So you got some attachment issues eh? .. Wait let us clarify, if you had attachments added to you teeth as apart of your Invisalign treatment, it’s common amongst patients to have a little trouble navigating how to put your aligners in and take them out. Now, lets get em’ in When inserting your aligners it's important to start with... read more »
Did you know there is a lesser-known cause for headaches that can be attributed to malocclusion? Malocclusion occurs when the jaws and teeth are misaligned due to abnormal positioning of the teeth when the jaws close. This can cause an overbite, underbite, crossbite or teeth crowding. While people often try to get their malocclusion treated for cosmetic reasons, it’s important... read more »
Traditional braces have come a long way when it comes to straightening crooked teeth. In fact, they are ideal for a variety of tooth issues, not just crooked teeth. They can effectively close gaps for crowded or overlapping teeth, fix misaligned or protruding teeth, align a bad bite, and match up dental midlines to overcome jaw problems. For those struggling... read more »
Summer is almost here and with it the start of fun recreational activities coupled with a slower pace. For teens today, braces are pretty much a rite of passage. The end result? A straightened smile they can flash proudly! Especially since a smile is one of the first things people notice. Of all the ways we can impress people, a... read more »
Spotting and treating tooth alignment issues early on is very beneficial for your teeth. This allows time to make repairs and align the teeth into their correct position. Your teeth are something you use to eat, smile and communicate with others, so it’s important to take care of them as soon as possible, no matter your age. Whether making them... read more »