Those tiny little bands that are wrapped around your braces come in dozens of colors to help orthodontic patients show their personality, feel festive, represent their favorite color, or support their beloved sports team. But the elastics aren’t only for show. They do important work beyond fancying up brackets and wires. (more…)

Young braces wearers are often very much in the moment. They’re thinking about what the day-to-day will be like now that they have brackets and wires on their teeth. Then, suddenly, it’s October, and Halloween is just around the corner. Candy. Costumes. Can October 31 still be a good time? Here are the dos and don’ts for making it through this holiday without any damage to your hardware? (more…)

As you learn about orthodontic options and find yourself wanting to know more about Invisalign, you’ll have plenty of questions for your Philadelphia orthodontist and friends and family who have undergone the same treatment. There are always similar concerns and curiosities among Invisalign patients, and it helps to get familiar with what’s ahead before you undergo this transformative treatment. (more…)

Wearing braces and going to school are a great duo. Getting organized, paying attention to the time, caring for your own needs – these are all things that happen as kids grow. Add braces to the mix and they fit right into these parameters. There is a daily responsibility and an obligation for braces-wearers, and the rules of wearing braces or Invisalign Teen fit right into the rules of being in school. (more…)

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…)