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 as oral health care needs vary when straightening teeth. Although …
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 discreetly. In this article, your Greeneville Invisalign providers at Tusculum …
Do Teeth Whitening Strips Really Work?
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN A beautiful white smile is a common goal for many people. Each year thousands of dollars get spent on the newest toothpaste, toothbrush, or whitening kits by those seeking a luminous smile. One standard product on the market is teeth whitening strips. Although there is controversy on their actual effectiveness compared to …
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 should wear your aligners as instructed and for the recommended …
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 a helpful addition to the daily oral hygiene routine for …
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 for straightening teeth. Traditional braces involve adhering metal brackets and …
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 recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association reveals that …
What your Tooth Sensitivity Really Means
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Do you feel pain in your mouth when you eat or drink something that’s extremely hot or cold? How about when you brush your teeth? Pain is your body’s way of signaling you to a problem, and experiencing pain in any of these situations is not normal. If you’re experiencing heightened tooth …
The Truth about Sugar
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Do you ever read labels on packaged food? If you don’t, you may be surprised to know that sugar, or derivatives of it, are found in most packaged foods you purchase at the grocery store. It’s no wonder that we’ve become a society with such as sweet tooth. However, sugar is not …
Gift yourself a new smile this Christmas with Invisalign
Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville TN Crooked and misaligned teeth are unbecoming when you smile and could make the wrong first impression. Your appearance could cause awkward social situations and may cost you your dream job. With the advancements in dental care technology, straightening your unruly teeth can be more comfortable than traditional braces and spare you the …