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What Is the Difference between Traditional Expanders and Clear Aligners?

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What is the difference between traditional expanders and clear aligners? Everyone’s teeth and jaw structure are different. But orthodontic treatment has the same result. It is the ideal way to restore confidence in your appearance and enjoy greater comfort as you eat. Whether you have crooked teeth or huge gaps between each one, we encourage you to read on. In this post, we’ll show you the differences between traditional expanders and clear aligners.  Let’s get cracking.
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Confidence with Invisalign | HOW EASY? | 7 QUICK FACTS

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Creating confidence. Invisalign creates a confident smile, different from the one you have today. Clear aligners are the new benchmark for orthodontic treatment. In this post, we’ll show you why you can gain confidence with Invisalign. Let’s get cracking.

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What is Invisalign | How Does It Work? (7 QUICK EASY FACTS)

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Invisalign has been gaining popularity. This is because people want straight teeth without causing attention. The aligners also push teeth rather than pull. Thus, reducing discomfort and the removable factor allows for a normal diet. In this post, we’ll answer your question – What is Invisalign treatment? Let’s get to it.

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I Want a Perfect Smile After Braces Come Off!

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When you’re suffering from some type of orthodontic problems like crowded teeth or an overbite, the problem may require intensive treatment like braces or Invisalign. How you treat your teeth after the braces have been removed is just as important as the initial movement of your teeth. In this post, we’ll answer – I Want a Perfect Smile after Braces Come Off! Let’s get cracking.

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How Long Does Invisalign Take to Complete? (7 EASY FACTS)

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In the past decade, Invisalign has become an increasingly popular orthodontic treatment. Patients enjoy that it is slightly more discreet than clunky metal braces, so the aligners are a great choice for patients who want to avoid noticeable orthodontic devices while they are straightening your teeth. Though aligners are a great way to fix misaligned teeth, a lot of people still do not know much about them. One of the most commonly asked questions is from people wondering if the aligners take a long time to become effective. In this post, we’ll quickly take you through the question – how long does Invisalign take? Let’s get cracking on the easy answers.

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Are You Too Old for Orthodontic Braces? | FAST FACTS 2020

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Orthodontists are often faced with many questions about who can or cannot get braces from adults aged 20-45. Three of the most common questions are “Is there an age limit on having orthodontic braces?” If none, then “What is the best age to have orthodontic braces?”Adults are usually ecstatic to find out they may be eligible for this dental appliance and may then ask, “How long do adults wear braces?”

Our expert orthodontist can answer these questions and explain how braces work to give adults great-looking teeth, an amazing smile, better oral health, and improved facial symmetry. Even older patients with missing, worn, or misshaped teeth or gum disease may be good candidates for this popular orthodontic treatment. Read more

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Besides Straight Teeth, What are the Benefits of Braces?

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Besides Straight Teeth, What are the Benefits of Braces? We all want the best for our kids, and we worry about their ability to socialize and fit in with their peers. When we think of braces, we often think of the process of straightening up a crooked smile for the aesthetic reward. While this is an intended result, it’s not the only effect. So, what are the other benefits of braces? There are more than you probably realized. Let’s look into it a bit more.

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Top Celebrities with Braces

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You want a smile that will make heads turn everywhere you go. You want to light up a room and have pictures that are unforgettable (and of course, gram-worthy). But, you do have a problem right now. Your teeth are holding you back. You don’t have those beautifully aligned pearly whites that can draw people in. You tend to smile with your mouth closed because you are self-conscious about the way your teeth look. Well, good news! You don’t have to blame yourself for this.

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Famous People with Braces

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Famous People with Braces. Many adults are hesitant to get braces, thinking that they are only for kids and teenagers. They often worry that braces will make them look immature or childish. While it is true that most people get braces during their adolescent years, many adults realize their need for straighter teeth and get braces well past their twenties.

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What Makes Invisalign Unique? (Among Others)

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What Makes Invisalign Unique Among Others?

Once upon a time, those who were born with crowded or crooked teeth had no choice but to straighten them with uncomfortable and unsightly metal braces. While these braces did their job efficiently, they also required numerous orthodontic visits, several lifestyle sacrifices and they left patients feeling embarrassed about all the metal in their mouth. Luckily, there’s a new solution for those who are wishing to achieve perfectly straight teeth. Invisalign is a straightening process which uses clear, flexible plastic aligner trays instead of painful and ugly traditional metal aligners.

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