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Learn about the pros, cons, and costs of traditional metal braces versus Invisalign aligners. They both straighten teeth to help you develop a beautiful smile and healthy bite, but which option is right for you? Read on to find out! Braces Are Effective In The Most Difficult-To-Treat Orthodontic Cases Braces can provide spectacular, long-lasting results […]

Complimentary Consultation Before you make a final decision on the kind of treatment and an orthodontist, you should do some initial research and set up a complimentary consultation with a certified and licensed orthodontist who is trained in the Invisalign treatment process. Not all orthodontists are trained in this type of treatment, so make sure you choose one

When you choose Invisalign aligners for your orthodontic treatment, there are a lot of advantages and one is your comfort. Braces pain is usually a bigger issue. The smooth plastic aligners are a lot more comfortable to wear, but as with all things, you might still feel a little discomfort as you adjust to wearing your new

If you choose Invisalign aligners, the clear plastic removable aligners, you will have fewer adjustments to make than if you chose a more traditional treatment like metal braces, but it will still be an adjustment, including some minor discomfort until your mouth gets used to the aligners. Don’t worry though, there are plenty of common ways to

Brushing And Flossing With Braces Daily oral hygiene is critical to maintaining healthy teeth and gums during orthodontic treatment. You will notice that it requires more effort to keep your teeth clean with orthodontic appliances in place. Food may become trapped around your brackets and between your teeth and can only be removed by brushing

What Is A Crossbite? A crossbite is a form of teeth misalignment that occurs when a healthy bite is distorted and your teeth don’t fit together as they should. In a correct bite, the upper jaw teeth are placed slightly over the lower jaw teeth. A crossbite could look like your upper teeth (or tooth)

Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Green and our team insert orthodontic wires. These wires are held

TMJ can be highly uncomfortable for some people. The repetitive clenching of the jaw or grinding of the teeth can lead to jaw pain, headaches, teeth sensitivity, and other negative side effects. TMJ can also be a result of a dislocated jaw, muscular spasms in the face, misalignment of teeth, or arthritis in the temporomandibular

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ as it’s more commonly known, can be a real pain to live with. The conscious, sub-conscious, or unconscious grinding and clenching of the teeth can lead to a sore jaw, headaches, sensitive teeth, and other uncomfortable symptoms. While you may be able to control jaw movements while you are awake,