Invisalign

Although it was first introduced in 1998, most people think the Invisalign tooth straightening system is new. While it was met with early skepticism, Invisalign is now accepted as a great alternative to traditional braces. While Invisalign cannot handle cases where dramatic movement is required, it is excellent for mild to moderate orthodontic treatment. At […]

As we’re heading back to school this fall (hopefully), parents’ thoughts often come down to straightening their teenagers’ teeth. It’s estimated that up to three quarters of American teens have some sort of orthodontic care. And that often entails the metal bands, wires, and associated “metal mouth” comments from peers. Was that your 14-year-old running

For a teenager, few things are more intimidating/embarrassing/uncomfortable than getting traditional braces put onto their teeth. It’s not that it’s unique (roughly two thirds of U.S. teenagers have some sort of orthodontic treatment); it’s just that there’s so much metal. And that metal rubs on the lips; wires poke the cheeks; food gets caught in

Invisalign was first introduced in 1997 in San Jose, California, but it took awhile for this new method of straightening the teeth to catch on. People just couldn’t believe that something so easy to use and seemingly weak (come on, how strong can a little plastic be?) could actually move and straighten their teeth. Surely, you’d

Braces. As parents we remember the torture of the metal bands and wires, of raw lips and poked cheeks, of enduring soreness after the “adjustments.” One word — fun! While your own children may drive you crazy at times, and there is part of you that could some days wish braces on them, they don’t

Two words spell terror for your average teenager: acne and braces. Although having to wear braces to correctly align the teeth is anything but unusual — over two-thirds of U.S. teens have some orthodontic treatment — it can be a traumatic experience. Plus, braces can be a pain, both literally and figuratively. Beyond the unpleasant