Dental Blog

What are Retainers? Retainers are orthodontic appliances that maintain the new position of your teeth after orthodontic treatment. This is because teeth have a tendency to move back into their original positions due to growth-related factors affecting the gums and tissues of the periodontal ligament. Getting older can also affect teeth movement. Because of this risk, the devices are necessary...

Is Invisalign® the Solution For You? Depending on your straightening needs, Invisalign could be an attractive alternative to traditional metal braces. They are ideal for correcting crooked or overcrowded teeth, gaps, crossbites, underbites, and overbites. In most cases, highly intrusive metal braces are not needed for those types of dental problems. Invisalign uses a gentler approach that involves wearing a...