CAN YOU WEAR A NIGHT GUARD WITH INVISALIGN CLEAR ALIGNERS?
top of page
Night guards are important to prevent against tooth damage as a result of grinding the teeth. Patients may grind the teeth at night and...
CAN I GET A PALATE EXPANDER INSTEAD OF EXTRACTIONS FOR CROWDING?
Palatal expansion and dental extractions are two options for reducing crowding and creating adequate space for all teeth to fit and align...
CAN YOU WEAR A MOUTH GUARD WITH BRACES?
Mouth guards are necessary for orthodontic patients who play contact sports or participate in martial arts. Your orthodontist will...
ARE XRAYS NECESSARY FOR ORTHODONTICS?
Dental radiographs are necessary for orthodontic treatment. They aid in visualization of the mandible and maxilla, detecting pathology,...
HOW DO I GET RID OF WHITE SPOTS ON TEETH AFTER BRACES?
After the debonding of your braces, you may be disappointed to see "white spots" around where the brackets were placed. The "white spots"...
CAN YOU WEAR A NIGHT GUARD WITH BRACES?
Yes, you can wear a night guard with braces. A night guard that fits over the braces can be custom-made for you by your dental...
WHAT ARE THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR TOOTH WHITENING PRODUCTS?
Hydrogen peroxide - the active ingredient in most tooth whitening products. Products applied by dental professionals will have a...
CAN I USE TEETH WHITENING PENS WHILE I HAVE BRACES?
Yes, you can use teeth whitening pens while you have braces. Research has shown that there is no loss in esthetics when doing tooth...
CAN I GET BRACES WHILE I'M PREGNANT?
Yes, you can get braces while pregnant. There are several factors to be aware of when deciding whether to proceed with orthodontic...
WHEN IS JAW SURGERY NECESSARY FOR ORTHODONTICS?
In some cases, orthognathic surgery may be necessary to achieve an ideal esthetic and functional orthodontic outcome. In cases of severe...
WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MALOCCLUSION (MISALIGNED BITE)?
The consequences of a malocclusion (misaligned bite) include inadequate chewing function, uneven wear on the teeth, affected speech, and...
WHAT IS A GINGIVECTOMY OR GUM RESHAPING PROCEDURE?
A gingivectomy, or gum-reshaping procedure, uses either lasers or electrosurgery to contour the gingival margin, or "gumline." Some...
CAN YOU JUST GET BRACES ON THE TOP OR BOTTOM TEETH?
It is not recommended to treat only one arch at a time orthodontically. Orthodontic treatment will alter the alignment of teeth and the...
DO I NEED TO GO TO THE DENTIST IF I SEE MY ORTHODONTIST EVERY MONTH?
Six-month dental checkups and cleanings are important in addition to orthodontic appointments. Your general dentist will do a...
HOW DO I CLEAN INVISALIGN CLEAR ALIGNERS?
Aligners should be cleaned once per day to remove food and reduce bacteria buildup. This can be accomplished using retainer cleaning...
bottom of page