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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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]