Six-month dental checkups and cleanings are important in addition to orthodontic appointments. Your general dentist will do a...

Aligners should be cleaned once per day to remove food and reduce bacteria buildup. This can be accomplished using retainer cleaning...

Open bites can be caused by a pacifier or thumb-sucking habit, or by excess vertical growth of the posterior maxilla. Over time, a...

With traditional braces, or with clear aligners (such as Invisalign aligners), you will typically see your orthodontist once every 4-6...

Yes, you can get braces if you're allergic to nickel. While typical orthodontic brackets and wires do contain nickel, your orthodontist...

It is important to clean orthodontic retainers daily to reduce bacteria buildup. This can be accomplished using retainer cleaning tablets...

You should clean your retainers every day to reduce bacterial buildup. This can be accomplished using retainer cleaning tablets (such as...

You should remove your Invisalign aligners before vaping because they will get stained. Additionally, Invisalign aligners should be worn...

Fluoride rinses, such as ACT Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash, are mouthwashes that contain fluoride. Swishing the product may help you...

Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), typically Type 1. They are contagious, and can be contracted through sharing...

It is ideal to wait until after orthodontic treatment to get veneers. Your orthodontist and general dentist will coordinate your...

"Impacted teeth" are teeth that have been unable to erupt into the dental arch due to poor positioning or blockage by adjacent...

Fluoride rinses, such as ACT Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash, are mouthwashes that contain fluoride. Swishing the product may help you...

While working out at the gym, it's your choice whether you would like to remove your aligners. If your mouth becomes dry during exercise,...

Through a consultation, your orthodontist will determine if you are a candidate for Invisalign or if you are better suited for...