When wearing your Invisalign aligners here are some things to keep in mind. Many people know that Invisalign aligners are a great alternative if you don’t want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care on the patient’s end […]
Choosing between two kinds of retainers can be confusing! Which type is right for you? When the time comes to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of
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Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile! A popular option for straightening teeth at Let’s Smile Dental, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and more. Invisalign, which is different from traditional braces, works by applying a series of
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We offer TruDenta®! Suffering from headaches or other head pain? Tired of living on pain medications? Frustrated by missing work days and important family events? The leading cause of headaches is not what you think, and it’s not all in your head. Research has shown that the causes of chronic migraines, tension headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, TMJ/TMD,
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Most people regard nail-biting as a harmless habit, but in all reality, can cause many effects. Also known as onychophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids between the ages of ten and 18 have been
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With the holiday approaching, what is the worst Halloween candy for braces? Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Dr. Ghatri
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The best way to avoid an orthodontic emergency is to know how to take care of your braces properly throughout your entire treatment. However, emergencies are … well, emergencies, and sometimes no matter how cautious you are or how well you take care of your braces, the wires loosen, the bands pop, or you experience
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In honor of Orthodontic Health Month, Dr. Ghatri and our team thought we would offer a few oral hygiene tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment. After getting your braces, it
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A clean mouth is a happy mouth. And when Dr. Ali Y. Ghatri and our staff see you have a clean mouth, we are happy too. Of course, all of this should make you happy because you’re the one preventing sneaky little food bits from getting trapped under the wires of your braces. Still, you
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Nobody likes bad breath! Bad breath can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a smelly mouth. There are many ways to reduce or eliminate bad breath, some are definitely more effective and longer lasting than others. Check out ways to
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