When it comes to keeping your smile straight, taking care of your retainer is just as important as caring for your braces. But what if your retainer breaks or gets lost? It’s happened to all of us! If you have a broken retainer, don’t panic. Most importantly, don’t try to fix it yourself. Give your [...]
Thank you to all of our patients who participated in our review contest! We appreciate all of your generous feedback and kind words. The winner of our $500.00 gift card was Amber Storti. We also selected a few honorable mentions for $50.00 prizes. Congratulations Marie Riehl, Gene Bound, and Heather Charron. Grand Prize Winner ($500) [...]
Braces will help straighten your teeth, but it’s still up to you to keep your smile clean and bright! Cleaning your teeth with braces may be a little tricky, but it’s not impossible. It’s vital to maintain a healthy oral hygiene routine. After all, braces can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup, white spots, and [...]
Invisalign aligners, transparent alternatives to traditional braces, have exploded in popularity over the years. Who wouldn’t want a straighter smile without the poking, prodding wires and brackets? Removable and comfortable, millions of teens and adults are turning to Invisalign. On the surface, the Invisalign treatment process seems simple…perhaps too simple. Some patients may wonder if [...]
If you’re dealing with jaw pain or discomfort, you’re not alone. In fact, Over 15% of adults ages 20 to 40 suffer from TMJ, otherwise known as temporomandibular joint dysfunction. It makes eating difficult, leaves your jaw feeling stiff, and even causes earaches and headaches. […]
Invisalign has revolutionized orthodontics. The transparent and removable aligners have added comfort, control, and convenience to treatments that traditional metal braces have not. It is no wonder why millions of teens and adults around the country have turned to Invisalign to straighten their smiles. We’re proud to offer Invisalign in Reading, Allentown, Easton, Harrisburg, and [...]
Orthodontic braces are a relatively painless and safe procedure. It’s no wonder why millions of teens and adults wear them. If you follow your orthodontists’ instructions, you can have a straighter smile in as little as one year. However, even the most minor medical procedures still carry with them side effects that you should prepare [...]
Orthodontic rubber bands, or elastic bands as some orthodontists may call them, play an important role in a majority of orthodontic treatment plans. Whether your orthodontist recommends them early on in your treatment process or toward the end, they’ll play a vital role in your bite alignment and orthodontic care. So, what are rubber bands, [...]
Removable, transparent, and comfortable, it is no surprise that Invisalign aligners are growing in popularity. From teens to adults, patients of all ages are asking our team of Lehigh Valley orthodontists about the Invisalign treatment option. If you too are asking “Should I get Invisalign?,” here are a few things you should know to help [...]
Many patients are hesitant to get traditional braces or even refuse to consider them because they worry that braces cause cavities. However, this isn’t necessarily true. It is food, lodged between your teeth, that causes tooth decay and an increase in cavities. Everyone…young and old, with braces or without…has a risk of cavities. […]
