Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Getting a mouth full of straight, beautiful teeth is a common goal for men and women alike. However, since each person’s mouth is slightly different, the response to treatments will not be the same. There are still different treatments for different people …
How old do you have to be to get Invisalign®?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Since gaining approval from the Food and Drug Administration in 1998, Invisalign® has become an increasingly popular orthodontic treatment method. People choose Invisalign for its convenience, the ability to remove the clear plastic aligners, and the option to get straighter teeth more …
What’s the Longest I should wear my Invisalign Trays?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Traditional braces have a proven track record for creating beautiful smiles, Invisalign can do the same without everyone noticing. While Invisalign results may take about a year or longer, the timeline is dependent upon the patient sticking to the treatment plan. You …
Do I Really Need to use Mouthwash?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN You know about the importance of daily brushing and flossing to maintain good oral health. Does your dental care regimen include regular use of mouthwash? If not, it should. The American Dental Association even recommends it, writing, “use of mouthwash may be …
Does Invisalign Straighten Teeth as Good as Braces?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN When you want straight teeth, orthodontics often is the route most people take. For decades, traditional metal braces have been the treatment of choice to close gapped teeth or correct an overbite. But nowadays, Invisalign clear aligners are becoming a popular option …
How Safe is it to go to the Dentist during COVID?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN A question pressing on the minds of many Americans, is it safe to go to the dentist during COVID? Some might even consider using COVID as a scapegoat to get out of going to the dentist right now. But results of a …