Sometimes you need a new mindset to triumph. Sometimes you need a special tool to get things done. Sometimes you need a few hacks to help you cut through the worst of whatever you’re facing. While braces in general may seem like a mountain to climb, Invisalign treatment doesn’t have to be so daunting. Here’s how to help yourself through the experience. (more…)

Many kids are swayed to the idea of an expander once they realize that wearing it can potentially simplify and shorten any other orthodontic treatment in their future. This customized appliance is a gift to orthodontic patients who once thought the unique placement of their teeth could never be corrected. (more…)

Every orthodontic patient is different and there are many types of misalignment and crooked teeth that impact the kind of braces a person can wear and how long they must be worn. What’s most important is finding the Philadelphia orthodontist who has the experience and chairside manner to help you or your child through this teeth-straightening journey, whatever it looks like, whatever the timeline. (more…)

December is typically the time to wrap things up. People are heading into a week or two of vacation, eagerly awaiting the turn of the calendar onto a new year and new adventures. There’s nothing wrong, though, with starting something as the year ends – namely, customized Invisalign treatment. (more…)

When most people think of an orthodontist they think of braces. But there is plenty more that’s at work in an orthodontist’s office than just brackets, wires, or Invisalign trays. Orthodontic appliance encompass a broad category of oral health care, and many items will be an essential part of your treatment. (more…)

Anyone who wears Invisalign has discovered there is plenty of freedom to be had while undergoing this treatment. When Halloween rolls around, it’s important to be reminded of the rules of wearing clear aligners so you can enjoy every minute of this super-sweet holiday without derailing your orthodontic treatment. (more…)

The fall is a season of settling in. School has begun, the weather has shifted, big changes are dormant for a month or two until the holiday season descends. Now is an excellent time to begin something new – especially orthodontic treatment, especially Invisalign. (more…)

Getting used to dental braces is one thing. Getting used to braces and going back to school is quite another. Plan ahead and stay positive to help make the transition to a new school year easier. Here are some back-to-school tips that can help parents, tweens, and teens make the adjustment, whether you’re wearing braces, Invisalign Teen, interceptive orthodontics, or a retainer. (more…)

When you’re under orthodontic treatment, going on vacation or out of town takes on another dimension. Traveling while wearing braces or Invisalign demands a little extra TLC, and while you want to be free from any obligations while you’re out and about, prioritizing your orthodontics all the while is worth it. (more…)

For some Invisalign patients, there is more to their treatment than just wearing clear trays and changing them out every two weeks. Invisalign attachments are often necessary to help the trays snap into place and securely hug the teeth for adequate movement. Attachments are temporary, but it’s important to know what to expect from these enamel-colored dots and how they affect your treatment. (more…)