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What is the Invisalign Timeline of Treatment (Explained)

August 18, 2019/0 Comments/in Invisalign /by Dr King

Once you have shown an interest in getting an Invisalign treatment, there are quite a number of things that you will need to be aware of before deciding on going through the entire treatment. To get this information, you need to schedule an appointment with an orthodontist.

DIY Braces (7 Warnings to Why You Shouldn’t do it)

August 10, 2019/0 Comments/in dental health /by Dr King

We all want to have straight teeth. The best way to straighten your teeth is by receiving orthodontic treatment from an orthodontist. Unfortunately, many individuals look for a cheaper alternative and try DIY, or do it yourself braces. These types of braces use materials like paper clips and rubber bands to straighten the teeth. There is also a rather new type of braces that involves using teeth aligners. How they work is that an individual receives mail order braces every couple of weeks, and they wear them to straighten their teeth at home. While mail order braces may seem better than making braces yourself, there are quite a few reasons why you should never them or any other type do it yourself braces.

How to get Invisalign Aligners to Fit (Perfectly!)

July 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Invisalign /by Dr King

If you are someone who is thinking about getting Invisalign aligners, you may be wondering exactly how they work. For example, you may want to know what kinds of exercises you can do with your aligners to ensure that you maximize the system’s straightening abilities. Massaging is one procedure that can help you to promote straightening and dental health. The following piece elaborates on massaging and other procedures. These are easy once you have your Invisalign system put in place.

Why are my Child’s Teeth Sensitive? [5 EPIC ANSWERS]

July 4, 2019/0 Comments/in childrens orthodontics, dental health /by Dr King

Why are my children’s teeth sensitive? It is not uncommon for children who have braces to experience sensitivity issues. The metal brackets and wiring can cause teeth to become overly sensitive over time. Dealing with this sensitivity and ensuring that it is kept at bay can help to improve the overall oral health of your child and how they feel. You will notice that they are less likely to complain about how their teeth feel when you take steps to ensure that they are using products that will help and work with what they need.

Invisalign Express [for Upper Teeth Only]

June 30, 2019/0 Comments/in Invisalign, King Orthodontics /by Dr King

Invisalign Express? A smile is worth a thousand words. A gorgeous smile with perfectly straight teeth is an important asset that can put the people around you at ease and show them that you care. However, some people have teeth that are uneven, crooked or crowded. As a result, these people may try to hide their smile from other people as often as possible because they are embarrassed by their teeth. Read more

Can Braces Help Align My Jaws? {LATEST FACTS}

June 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

Every joint in the human body is designed to move in a specific way, and the jaw joint is no exception. As such, you will experience discomfort, pain and other issues when a joint fails to move as it should. Since the TMJ (jaw joint) is one of the most complex and hardest working joints in the human body, a misaligned jaw is usually a major cause for concern. Incorrect jaw alignment is when the top and bottom teeth are not aligned. The result of which they do not meet comfortably. Besides being uncomfortable and extremely painful in some cases, misaligned jaws can have adverse effects on your dental health.

Why Are My Teeth Epic Sensitive (2019 FACTS)

June 9, 2019/0 Comments/in dental health /by Dr King

Sensitive teeth can create problems for almost anyone. Cold drinks and ice cream or exposure to cold air may leave you wishing for a remedy. One of the most common complaints dentists and orthodontists hear about, tooth sensitivity affects as many as 40 million adults in the US, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Luckily, your dental expert can suggest some possible remedies.

Invisalign Irritating Discomforts (This is What We Learned]

May 31, 2019/0 Comments/in Invisalign /by Dr King

When a person’s teeth are not straight, they might feel discomforts or embarrassed and avoid smiling. They might even avoid speaking in public. If this rings a bell with, then King Orthodontics may have a way to fix that smile.

My Invisalign Smells (How Do I Clean?)

May 12, 2019/0 Comments/in Invisalign /by Dr King

Invisalign is a revolutionary teeth straightening process. It uses aligners made of thermoplastic that are uniquely designed to match the teeth of each patient. Over the course of approximately one year, the patient will change their aligners just about every two weeks.

Fluoride and Health (9 Fail-Proof Facts to Unlock)

April 17, 2019/0 Comments/in dental health /by Dr King

Parents often wonder about the effectiveness and safety of dental products that they use on their kids. While you may hear many different things about fluoride, the truth is that there are many benefits that it has for the prevention of tooth decay. Once it became known that fluoride is great for the prevention of cavities, many cities began to include it in the public water supply.