When you’re a new orthodontic patient, it can be hard to look on the bright side. What you have ahead of you is a years-long journey of responsibility and some discomfort as your smile is pushed into its proper alignment. However, these are just the logistics and they’re inevitable for everyone who wears dental braces – so you’re in good company. What’s important is discovering good reasons to love your braces – and this, believe it or not, will happen naturally along the way. (more…)

Many adults think of dental braces as the domain of adolescents. Only teenagers get braces. It’s a rite of passage. I can’t have braces as an adult. As it turns out, you absolutely can have orthodontics as a grown-up. In fact, you’re in good company if you do – millions of adults are lining up to get better-looking, healthier smiles with braces. If you want straight teeth, the only question is: Should you get Invisalign or traditional braces? (more…)

There is no right or wrong time of the year to get dental braces. However, opting to begin orthodontic treatment in the winter often works out happily for patients who choose this season to get started, whether you are wearing discreet Invisalign aligners or more noticeable metal braces. (more…)

Any Invisalign wearer will tell you – there are pros and cons to this orthodontic alternative, but the benefits far outweigh any inconveniences. If you’re considering straightening your smile and wondering if Invisalign is the right choice for you, here are just some of the reasons why patients are thankful for Invisalign. (more…)

That sweet tooth can be hard to deny on Halloween, but if you wear braces you have to steer clear of the candy that could ruin your brackets and wires. Adult and teen orthodontic patients approach October 31 with trepidation and, in many cases, determination to cheat just a little. No one wants to ruin your fun, just be cautious about the candy you choose to indulge in, so you don’t find yourself at the orthodontist for an emergency repair on November 1. (more…)

Invisalign aligners don’t do all the hard work of straightening teeth by themselves. They get some help from little dots affixed to the teeth known as attachments. Not every Invisalign patient needs attachments, but many do. Here is what to expect from the attachments on your Invisalign aligners. (more…)

When you have crooked, gapped, or misaligned teeth, you’re less likely to smile, but you may also be doing less kissing than you would like. With Invisalign braces, your teeth will straighten up subtly and quickly, so you’re ready to pucker up whenever the opportunity arises. (more…)

It’s easy to make New Year’s resolutions. It’s not always easy to keep them. Invisalign is a responsibility, so once you’re in it, you’re in it. For some people, that’s a good thing. You need that commitment to keep you motivated. Invisalign demands your attention every day but, in the process, no one needs to know you’re under the care of a Lawrenceville orthodontist. (more…)

Did you remember to include yourself on your gift list this holiday season? Self-care is incredibly important, and if you’re dealing with oral health issues that are getting in the way of feeling good and being happy, it’s time to consider how you can stuff your own stocking full of joy. Your Lawrenceville Orthodontists recommend Invisalign for some seriously good holiday cheer. (more…)

If there is one thing braces-wearers could change, most of them would wish for zero food restrictions. Those brackets and wires can be limiting, and sometimes it’s the foods you love most that get nixed from your diet while braces are in place. Invisalign is the orthodontic alternative to conventional dental braces – constant, but not permanent, so you can eat whatever, whenever, and wherever you like. And being able to dig in to your favorite foodstuffs is especially important at Thanksgiving! (more…)