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8 Benefits of Invisalign

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Traditional braces, although very useful, are a thing of the past. Invisalign clear aligners are a relatively new option and have many benefits compared to metallic braces. Let’s have a look at some of these benefits. 1. Easier to Clean Braces are hard to maintain because you must clean your teeth, and your brackets, every time you eat. Using Invisalign is much simpler because you can take it off before eating. You can conveniently clean it every day, using your toothbrush and warm water. 2. Fewer Visits to The Dentist With metal braces, you need frequent visits to the dentist to get the wires tightened. With an Invisalign, the alignment process carries on smoothly, with few visits to the dentist. You even receive different alignment trays for different phases of your alignment process in advance, saving you more visits to the dentist. 3. Better Appearance Since Invisalign are clear, wearing it doesn’t make you stand out. It doesn’t change your appearance. Unl...

6 Invisalign Tips and Tricks for Surviving Your First Week

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I absolutely love that moment when I introduce a new patient to their first set of clear aligners. After much anticipation and preparation, they are ready to begin the journey to their new smile. As an orthodontist and former patient, my Invisalign tips and tricks are based on one simple philosophy: be good to your mouth and establish a consistent, healthy routine you can maintain throughout treatment. You will be wearing clear aligners for 22 hours a day, which is quite a commitment. It's also uncomfortable, and pain is common. Here are six Invisalign tips to start your smile journey on the right track and experience maximum comfort during the "invisible" teeth alignment process. 1- Protect your tongue 2- Treat your pain and discomfort 3- Use Movemints when you reinsert your trays 4- Keep track of your daily wear time 5- Remove your aligners the safe, sanitary way 6- Keep your trays clean (and clear) Invisalign Tip #1: Protect Your Tongue The plastic edges of your ...

Things You May Not Know About Medicaid Dental Benefits

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Would you believe more than 28 million people in the United States have dental benefits through Medicaid? That’s a lot of people! If you are one of them, rest assured, you aren’t alone. While Medicaid is an invaluable health care plan that has helped millions of Americans get the medical and dental care they need, it can also be confusing and difficult to navigate. Medicaid Dental Benefits Basics While it would take the rest of the year to dig through all of the rules and regulations surrounding Medicaid, we dug up a few basic things you may not know about Medicaid dental benefits. Medicaid dental benefits are not required for adults – while 46 states and the District of Columbia offer some level of Medicaid dental benefits for adults, not all states do. Which brings us to our next fact. Medicaid dental benefits vary by state – in some cases widely. In some states like Arizona, the Medicaid dental benefit only offers emergency benefits, while other...

6 Reasons to Visit Your Miami/Kendall Dentist Regularly

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Going to the dentist is not the most pleasant task for most people. Nobody likes someone poking away in their mouths, but you know it is for your benefit only. Going to the dentist today will save you from a lot of extremely unpleasant dental problems tomorrow. Modern dentistry does not revolve around treating oral diseases when they happen. Instead, the emphasis is on preventing oral troubles before they have occurred. The only way to spot and treat warning signs before they develop into full-fledged oral diseases is to have regular checkups done. Maintaining a regular schedule of dentist's visits will allow your dentist to keep track of your oral health and catch any problems early on. Dentists today heavily recommend regular visits to keep your oral health up to the mark. Here’s what regular dentist visits can do for you. 1. Spot and clean Tartar and Plaque Build-up Plaque is your teeth’s worst enemy. It is a thin film that starts forming on your teeth. Over time, if l...