Can I eat with my aligners in?

Deep bites are one of these problems that we need to address and explain to our patients so that they understand the risks and advantages behind their correction.

We asked Dr. Barron some specifics on how he customizes aligner treatment for patients as well as his experience treating a wide variety of malocclusions and case types with aligners.

Patients considering braces today can benefit greatly from the fact that modern orthodontics have come a long way in the last two decades. With the introduction of clear aligner therapy...

With advances in the technology, materials, and products, orthodontists can now move teeth in a less forceful and more discrete way than ever before.

My name is Dr. Trevor Nichols. I’m an orthodontic specialist, practice owner, speaker, and educator in Mesa, Arizona.

Today we are excited to speak with Dr. Jeff Heinz of Spillane and Reynolds Orthodontics in Novi, Michigan about his experience treating patients with Spark.

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Vas Srinivasan* of Invisible Orthodontics in Australia. Dr. Vas gave us his expert input in order to answer a question we frequently hear, “Do clear aligners really work?”

Recently, I have been approached by patients asking about the difference in daytime versus nighttime aligners and if I had a professional opinion about them. Because nighttime clear aligners are relatively new and widespread information has been limited, I thought it would be a good topic for an educational post.

If you are considering clear aligners as an alternative to traditional metal braces for you or a family member’s orthodontic needs, at some point during your research, you are going to ask, “how much are clear aligners?”’ or “are clear aligners expensive?”

Mike Mayhew, DDS, MS, received his dental education from the University of North Carolina with dual-specialty degrees in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. He is board-certified in both specialties and operates two dual-specialty practices.

My wife and I were at a party having a discussion with a couple we had just met. Upon finding out I was an orthodontist, the wife says, ‘Sorry to talk business with you, but can you really straighten teeth without braces nowadays? Do those clear things really work?’

My name is Mike DePascale and I am an orthodontist in southeastern Connecticut. I graduated from the University of Maryland orthodontics program in 2017, after which I joined Kozlowski Orthodontics, a practice that focuses on the highest quality treatment, efficient orthodontics, and an amazing patient experience.