Patients who are experiencing jaw pain may have difficulty sleeping, chewing, or speaking. Due to the complexity of the jawbone (and the muscles, ligaments, and nerves that connect the jawbone...
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As a parent of a teenager, there’s a lot to keep up with: not only do you have to make sure they are devoting time and energy to school, but…
If you are exploring orthodontic options in the Sacramento area, you’ve probably considered Invisalign at some point. This treatment straightens the teeth using clear trays rather than metal brackets, bands,…
Your smile is your greatest asset, so it’s important to wear it with confidence. Unfortunately, everyone isn’t born with a straight set of pearly whites. Additionally, choosing to undergo orthodontic…
Individuals who want to straighten their teeth without metal braces can benefit from Traditionally an orthodontic option for adults, Invisalign now offers aligner trays for teens. Because of the developmental…
Bruxism – teeth grinding or clenching – can have a significant negative impact on your overall oral health. Many of our patients suffer from various symptoms of the condition. However,…
In a recent post I discussed tongue-tie as a red flag that parents should be on the watch for in their children. The lingual frenulum is the band of tissue…
It’s been about a year since Invisalign’s patent rights have expired, which means you may have noticed a lot more clear aligner companies on the market. If you search alternatives…
If you pay any attention to modern orthodontic treatments, you’ve probably noticed the prevalence of orthodontic accelerators, such as AcceleDent. Maybe you’ve seen ads for accelerated orthodontics, as well. The…
As an Invisalign provider, it’s been alarming for us to see that there are now direct-to-consumer models of clear aligner treatments being sold online. I guess that’s what you can…