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Stephanie was on vacation and lost her Invisalign trays. Since she was only gone for 5 days and was not going to be changing her trays while she was gone she did not pack any with her. While out to eat, she accidentally threw away her aligners. This was a huge problem! She didn’t have […]
Is a scanner going to replace impressions in the dental office? Impressions are probably on every patient’s top 10 things of NOT to do in the dental office. Impressions can be more difficult for people who have strong gag reflexes, mouth sores, or are a mouth breather. Impressions are not a fun thing for any […]
If you would like to start orthodontic treatment, there are a few things you should do beforehand. If you don’t already have an orthodontist, get recommendations from friends or your regular dentist. Get at least two opinions, if possible. Orthodontists can vary in their treatment approach. If you don’t like what one orthodontist says, get […]
YES! When you get your braces on, you may feel a general overall soreness in your mouth. It is very normal for your teeth to be tender for three to five days, but everyone is different. If the soreness is severe, you can take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) or Advil (Ibuprofen) as directed. Stronger pain meds are […]
The trend “Tooth Crowding” originated in Japan a few years ago, but has gained a lot of hype recently. Japanese women use this dental procedure to make their teeth crooked to get an imperfect smile. In this dental procedure, the canines are pushed forward, giving a look of fangs or crooked teeth (or snaggle teeth […]
