There’s a fine balance to keeping your Invisalign aligners fresh and clean. You don’t want to clean them so aggressively that they lose their shape. On the other hand, you don’t want fuzz growing on them, either. Here are a few tips on maintaining the good health of your aligners. The easy peasy way Simply use a toothbrush and cold water. Every time you remove your aligners to brush your teeth, use a separate toothbrush to gently brush loose any trapped food. It’s best not to use toothpaste on your aligners which is abrasive and will make them look cloudy.…

How would you feel if you knew you could get a more beautiful smile in six months without having to sport traditional braces? The fact is, if you’re a candidate, you will be able to! These braces, meant for older teens and adults, as the name implies, are used for six months. They’re transparent so your teeth show through perfectly, and they’re also effective and affordable. But are they the right choice for you? If you agree with one or more of the statements below, the chances are high 6-month braces would be ideal for you. There are spaces between…

Myth: A woman looses a tooth for every pregnancy. Reality: The fetus does not suck out the calcium from the mother’s teeth but behavior changes can adversely affect the dental health of the mother. Nausea can be common when pregnant and if vomiting is frequent, then the stomach acid upon the teeth can be very destructive. Moreover just brushing ones teeth can induce “morning sickness” so as a result daily oral hygiene can be curtailed resulting in an increase in tooth decay. Pregnancy results in major hormonal changes for the expecting woman. As a result, existing inflammation of the gums…

Who doesn’t want whiter teeth? It seems everywhere we look whether on television or prints ads the models and actors all have the whitest and most healthy looking teeth. Having whiter looking teeth is probably the most inquired about cosmetic question in dentistry. Teeth appear dark for a variety of reasons. If a person has a light complexion by comparison the teeth can appear darker. Alternatively, if the individual has a darker complexion or makeup the teeth can appear lighter (print ads, those that are not altered by photographic trickery, cleverly choose darker backgrounds to make the teeth and eyes…