As an orthodontist, I will always be an advocate for beautiful teeth. There is not a moreappealing feature on a person than an attractive smile. However, the achievement of a perfectsmile should never be attempted at the expense of one’s oral health. Why do I say this? Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the pastRead more
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Water, Nature’s Drink!Along with the romance of Valentine’s Day, February also brings National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is a month-long health observance promoted by the American Dental Association. It brings together dental health professionals in an effort to promote great oral health habits in children. As an orthodontist who treats both children and adults,Read more
Timely Tips for a Spooktacular Smile this Halloween!Halloween need not be a scary time for teeth and those undergoing orthodontic treatment! We at Pinecrest Orthodontics, in conjunction with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), want to keep your smile bright, especially during the holidays when “sticky” temptations are heightened. October is National Orthodontic Health Month,Read more
Caring for your Invisalign aligners during the COVID-19 PandemicDuring this unprecedented time in our history we are faced with tremendous uncertainty regarding the novel Coronavirus and its potential impact. In a short period of time it has become all encompassing and affecting virtually every aspect of our lives. We have learned that in order toRead more
An Ode to FluorideWhen we think of special events in the month of February, Valentine’s Day always tops the list. February also happens to be National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is a month-long national health observance promoted by the American Dental Association. It brings together dental health professionals in an effort to promote greatRead more
Advantages of Invisalign Treatment As the holidays approach and the year comes to a close, we naturally tend to reflect upon the one that has passed and our milestones and achievements along the way. One of the highlights for me professionally has been the surge of Invisalign I have seen in my practice. And during thisRead more
October is also National Orthodontic Health Month Fall is here, and October is actually my favorite month of the year! Not only does it bring cooler weather and the holiday of Halloween, as well as Breast Cancer Awareness, October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. This is the time that orthodontists throughout North America celebrateRead more
Invisalign for Teens – Made to MoveIf you’re considering orthodontic treatment to improve your smile, then you probably already know that Invisalign is one of the most popular treatments out there today. Invisalign allows your teeth to quite effortlessly move into a new position, resulting in a smile that you’ll be proud of and loveRead more
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and An Orthodontist?If you’re like many people, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist”? Both are teeth experts, but where does a dentist end, and an orthodontist begin? It’s important to remember that both dentists and orthodontists help to improve your oral health –Read more
Why Invest in Orthodontic Treatment?Did you know that a person’s smile is consistently ranked as one of the first things people notice when meeting someone for the first time? That means that there’s a lot of good reasons to invest in orthodontic treatment! With your smile being one of the first characteristics noticed about you, making sureRead more