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 […]
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 […]
There are a lot of different products out there that claim to whiten your teeth with almost no effort whatsoever. Do any of them actually work and if so, how well? Do Whitening Pens Work? – No Whitening pens contain a peroxide solution that you apply to your teeth. A lot them claim that they […]
One common question I get, especially from some of my older patients, is why they have dark spaces in between their teeth. Dentists usually call these “black triangles” and they tend to appear as you get older but can appear at any age. Black triangles can appear for several reasons. Bone loss around your teeth. […]
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. […]
Black lines around the edge of older crowns are a common problem that I see. They are almost never a problem initially with a crown but can show up after several years. Black lines are almost always preceded by some slight amount of gum recession. Your gums usually recede slightly over the course of your […]
Do you or someone you know have a gummy smile? Wondering what causes it or whether there can be anything done to fix it? We’re going to cover everything you need to know! First, a “gummy smile” isn’t really a technical term and doesn’t have any one specific definition. Most dentists consider a smile “gummy” […]
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 […]
Have you seen your dentist advertising something called “Six Month Braces”, Six Month Smiles”, or something similar? Sounds too good to be true right? Let’s take a look at what you can expect with this type of treatment. Six Month Smiles and similar systems are a set of orthodontic treatment systems designed specifically for use […]