Being a teenager is hard. There are so many things to worry about—homework, friendships, fitting in at school—the list goes on and on. The last thing teenagers need to worry about is their smile. Clunky, metal braces have fallen out of popularity with teenagers due to their noticeability. Instead, teenagers are choosing Invisalign Teen, a …
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Since its development in 1997, Invisalign has been used as an aesthetic alternative to traditional metal braces. Teenagers and adults are drawn to Invisalign so they can adjust their smile without being noticed. The comfort and invisibility of Invisalign makes it seem like the perfect option—but depending on the age of the patient, Invisalign may …
East Center Dental is very happy to be welcoming back our patients. Your experience may be a bit different when you come in for your future appointment. At this time, we are taking every precaution to ensure your safety and the safety of our team. Patient Protocol starting Monday, April 27:Please reschedule your appointment if …
Since the invention of metal braces in the early 1800’s, people have loathed the frustrating, drawn-out process of a mouth full of metal in order to achieve a straight smile. If you ask anyone who currently has braces, you will discover there are countless ways to label braces as a “necessary evil.” Stanford orthodontist student, Zia Chishti (zi-a chis-tee) was …
Dear East Center Dental Patients, Due to new regulations, our office is currently seeing emergency patients only. If you are in pain, have uncontrolled bleeding, a broken tooth, difficultly chewing, swelling, any trauma to the mouth … please do not hesitate to call. Our goal is to treat dental emergencies, doing all we can to …
Invisalign has risen in popularity among adults the last several decades. With this particular audience in mind, it goes to reason that many Invisalign patients have already undergone various dental procedures which may cause them to worry about their success with the Invisalign process. The engineers behind Invisalign continue to improve their product, which means …
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Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign is much more user-friendly and presents a smaller amount of adaptations needed for your daily life while using Invisalign. If you are an athlete or have a student athlete in your life, Invisalign is just what you need to further your success in both your athletic ability and your straighter, more …
Invisalign wearers are expected to wear their trays for 20-22 hours per day. They are also told to remove the trays when eating or drinking anything other than water so as to prevent your trays from getting dyed and ruining your pearly-white smile. Many Invisalign users have reported that they lose weight because of the …
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The success stories of Invisalign have greatly increased the number of participants over the last several years. As such, the supportive community of Invisalign users has also grown exponentially thanks to the internet and social media. If you are someone who enjoys knowing virtually every little user-friendly secret before embarking on a journey like Invisalign, …
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Cleaning isn’t on the top of the average American’s list of favorite things to do. The importance of cleanliness, however, keeps it fairly high on the To-Do list for most. If you’re the new owner of Invisalign aligner trays, cleaning your mouth, as well as the progression of aligners you will receive, is just like …
What Do You Get From Cleaner Trays? Confidence And Peace Of Mind! Read More »