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You may be tempted to try one of the many do-it-yourself (DIY) clear aligner systems like Smile Direct Club, especially since they are much less expensive than Invisalign. However, before you decide to pursue orthodontic treatment on your own, you may want to consider the following four reasons you’re better off allowing a professional to oversee your treatment with Invisalign.

If you’ve invested in Invisalign, you’re one step closer to having a healthy, beautiful smile. Although clear aligners provide quicker results than metal braces, it can feel like you’re waiting for grass to grow. It’s tempting to switch aligners sooner than you’re instructed to complete your treatment faster. Unfortunately, this can add timely delays and serious complications while on your journey to a straight smile. Don’t worry, you can skip the risks and speed up your treatment using AcceleDent.

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When making important decisions, you aren’t an impulsive person. You like to have all the information before you choose to do something, especially if it involves a good amount of money. If you’re considering treatment with Invisalign, you may have questions before you make a decision whether to go this route. Although directly talking with a dentist is the best way to get answers to your Invisalign questions, especially ones about your specific case, here are some of the most commonly asked inquiries that patients ask to help you make the right choice.

For years, people have turned to traditional metal braces to straighten crooked, overcrowded, gapped teeth, and misaligned bites. However, as advancements in dentistry and orthodontics continue, an alternative approach is catching the eye of both regular individuals and celebrities alike – Invisalign! Read on to learn more about the benefits of clear aligners and which of Hollywood’s elite are choosing discreetness over bulky metal.

Once your child reaching their teenage years, there is a good chance that they will undergo orthodontic treatment in order to fix misalignment issues. While it may not be their favorite time, the results are worth it. Now that your teen is heading back to school, navigating the day with their new Invisalign aligners may be more challenging. Here are a few tips to help them stay on track with their Invisalign treatment.

Not all of us were born with the beautiful smile that we have always dreamed of. Fortunately, there are numerous teeth straightening options out there. They are very common among kids, teenagers, and young adults, but what if you missed out on orthodontic treatment when you were younger? Are you too old to undergo Invisalign now? The truth is that you are never too old to get Invisalign! Continue reading to learn more about the treatment process as an adult.

For the past several days, you’ve had an excruciating toothache. Although it flares up when you drink iced tea or a hot cup of coffee, the pain is difficult to ignore, and you resolve to call your dentist for an emergency appointment. But then, it suddenly goes away. At first, you’re thrilled because the pain is gone, and you can carry on with your day without having to get a root canal, right? The truth is that your tooth still likely requires professional treatment. Read on to learn more about why tooth pain subsiding could be a bad sign.

You are sitting in the dental chair thinking all is well with your smile. You take excellent care of your teeth because you want them to last an entire lifetime. Then, suddenly your dentist says your wisdom teeth are growing in and need to come out. To you, extraction seems extreme. Is removing them really necessary? While some patients can get their wisdom teeth without extraction, most people need to have them removed. In this post, you’ll learn about problems that wisdom teeth can cause if they are not extracted as recommended.

Your palms start to sweat. Your heart rate picks up. You’re on your way to the dentist’s office to have some work done. But this time, your dentist recommends having nitrous oxide or laughing gas. You quickly agree—anything to help make these appointments less stressful and painful. However, there are some things you should know before you breathe it in deeply. Read on to learn what you can expect from nitrous oxide and how it works.

For many families and individuals, this year has been financially difficult. At its worst, unemployment rose to as much as 15 percent, and over 2 million workers have been without steady jobs. Needless to say, every dollar matters right now. Are you one of the lucky ones who has kept your job and insurance benefits? How can you make sure that the money you’ve spent on insurance premiums is put to good use? Here are some ways you can maximize your dental insurance benefits for you and your loved ones.