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Starting your treatment with orthodontics can feel both exciting and a bit nerve-wracking at the same time. Whether you’re considering braces or clear aligners, the first appointment is your chance to get all the information you need. Asking the right questions will help you feel confident and prepared for the road ahead. So, if you’re at a loss, continue reading. You’ll find some excellent questions to ask at your consultation as you take your first step toward a straightened smile!

Since summer is winding down, your teenager is probably a lot busier. That’s only natural – they have to prepare for school and the classes that come with it. Even so, busyness shouldn’t make them neglect their Angel Aligners; school studies don’t excuse skipping care. You’d be wise to help them so the return to school doesn’t delay their treatment. If you need advice, your Queens orthodontist can share pointers with you. Here are four back-to-school tips for teens with Angel Aligners.

You woke up one morning to find that the teeth in your mirror’s reflection aren’t perfectly straight. Maybe this is the point where your gaze slid over to a forgotten retainer case, and you thought, “Okay. That could work.”

It’s a good thing you’re double-checking with some research! The simple answer to your question is that no, old retainers can’t be used to re-straighten your teeth. Keep reading to learn what you should do instead.

If you’re looking to straighten your teeth without resorting to traditional wire and bracket braces, you may be considering clear aligners. Clear aligners are trays that fit over the teeth and gently guide them into a new position. Instead of replacing wires, with clear aligners you replace the entire tray. They are nearly invisible, more comfortable than braces, and can often straighten your teeth faster, too.

You may have heard of the aligner brand Invisalign, but what you may not know is that there’s an alternative to Invisalign that works almost the same way. Here’s why when it comes to your aligners, Angel Aligner could be a better fit!

If you have braces and have lost all your baby teeth, you may be surprised to feel a familiar sensation that you thought you’d outgrown: loose teeth. But while wiggly teeth as a kid meant a new tooth was coming in, it means something a bit different when you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment. Here’s what you need to know about why your teeth might be feeling this way, and whether or not you should be concerned about it.

If you ask any traditional braces wearer, chances are they have an embarrassing story about having food stuck in their brackets, or the frustration of cleaning around their wires. One of the benefits of Angel Aligners is that you don’t have to deal with the complicated cleaning process of regular braces. That’s because clear aligners easily remove for meals, beverages, and oral health care. But just because your aligners will stay cleaner than wire and bracket braces doesn’t mean you don’t still need to care for your teeth during your treatment. In fact, flossing well while wearing clear aligners is an absolute must.

Traditional metal braces are a tried-and-proven orthodontic method that has allowed millions of patients to enjoy the oral and overall health benefits that come from having properly aligned teeth. While braces are renowned for being effective, they are also well-known for being rather uncomfortable when you first start wearing them. Here’s a quick guide to what you can expect during your first week with braces as well as a few pointers for getting through it as comfortably as possible.

When people first get their braces, they’re often given all kinds of instruction for how to properly take care of them. They’re often told that there’s a list of foods that orthodontic patients need to avoid and care tips to keep in mind or else they might snap a wire.

However, they’re rarely told what they need to do if that should ever come to pass, leaving them a little unprepared if their braces break. If you’re in that situation, here’s what your next steps should be.

Adult braces have experienced a surge in popularity, with more and more patients opting for orthodontic treatment later in life. But why is that? Aren’t braces for kids and teenagers? While popular culture would have you believe this, it simply isn’t true. Read on to learn why more adults are beginning their orthodontic journey now than ever before.

Congratulations on completing your orthodontic treatment! You’ve finally achieved a beautiful, straight smile with the help of your orthodontist. However, your journey to a perfect smile doesn’t end when your braces come off or you finish your Invisalign treatment. In fact, it’s just as important to wear your retainer as directed by your orthodontist. But what’s so important about a retainer? Read on to find out!