Whether you’re going on vacation, packing a bag for school or work, or visiting family for a long weekend, you don’t want to be caught without the tools you need to clean your braces. Your routine should stay the same whether you’re at home or not with a simple but essential travel kit for your braces or Invisalign. (more…)

Retainers are the last piece of orthodontic treatment. Whether you have worn traditional metal braces or Invisalign, when your teeth are fully in alignment, you will be issued a customized retainer. More hardware on your teeth? Longer treatment? Yes and yes, but it’s not as bad as you think – and it could be argued that a retainer after braces is the most important part of your orthodontic journey. (more…)

We don’t know if you’re in on the secret, but orthodontists know that the coolest teens wear braces – and that includes Invisalign Teen. There are plenty of reasons tweens and teens love this innovative orthodontic method, and it’s important for parents to understand the appeal too. (more…)

Anytime is a good time to get your braces or Invisalign. Some patients, though, have reasons they might prefer the warmest months of the year to get their orthodontic treatment underway. Here are just some factors to consider as you determine whether you’re ready for braces in summertime or some other time. (more…)

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…)