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- Know your Orthodontics!
- Invisalign aligners: how many hours a day do I need to wear them?
- Creating a beautiful smile: the veneers option
- Is it OK for the Invisalign tray to not fit for the first time?
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Invisalign aligners: how many hours a day do I need to wear them?
advertising Invisalign is one of the best solutions for people who don’t want to wear “regular” braces and would like to have a clear smile for certain occasions. The system is based on a series of “aligners” made of clear … Continue reading
Will braces affect my dating?
advertising Many adults are getting orthodontics treatment and this question is something some of them have in mind. There are adults who happen to not have a stable relationship at that time and their worries are normal: what if the … Continue reading
I have lost my Invisalign tray. What should I do?
Any orthodontist will preach for safeguarding your Invisalign trays when they are not in the mouth. You get a special box to keep them while eating and you spend too little time without them on your teeth, it’s almost impossible … Continue reading
How do they make Invisalign?
The Invisalign system is one of the most modern ones used in orthodontics, redefining all this treatment. Now, you can forget about the normal braces, the ones made of ceramics or even placed in the “back” side of the teeth. … Continue reading
How can I make my teeth stronger so I don’t have to wear a retainer for too long?
The retainers are the orthodontic devices we use in order to keep the teeth in the new place they are. Many patients think that braces are all it takes for a perfect smile and hearing they have to wear a … Continue reading
Will I need extractions to wear braces?
I think I’ll step on your toes again and tell you: it depends. The answer depends on your situation (the complexity of the orthodontic problems), age and treatment. For the youngest patients (kids and teens) extractions might not be needed … Continue reading
Will my teeth get crooked again?
I have worn braces as a kid and still now my teeth are crooked again. I can’t understand why. I was under the treatment, it was all looking good. And still in some years my teeth look ugly again. This … Continue reading
How much will I hurt? Is it painful to wear braces?
Most prospective orthodontics patients are scared because of the pain this treatment might bring in. Sometimes the idea of shedding hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a treatment or having to go through this for 1-2 years doesn’t scare … Continue reading
What am I responsible for in the orthodontic treatment?
Starting an orthodontic treatment is a life changing experience. We have to be more organized, have a better discipline and a good oral hygene. If you think you shouldn’t worry about anything, then you are surely wrong. Many people complain … Continue reading
How do I chose my orthodontist?
Who will take care of you? Who can offer you the orthodontic treatment you need? Should you rely on your dentist? Does someone else get into the “game”? How do I chose the best orthodontist? There are some questions we’ll … Continue reading