Happy New Year!

Are you still recovering from all the festivities and delicious meals from the holidays or already trying to keep up with your New Year's resolutions?

If you need some help, remember to keep it simple, measurable, and specific. The new year is a great time to make positive changes, but we believe there is no bad time for positive change! If you slip a little, don't worry, just pick up from where you are and start again. You have the whole year ahead of you.

Your health benefits may be based on a calendar year, if you have any outstanding dental work to be completed, or if you are maintaining an oral health and hygiene routine that corresponds with your benefits, now is the time so request an appointment to come in and see us.

Wishing you a great start to the year,

The rise of clear aligners in recent years, such as Invisalign, has not only given dental patients amazingly straight teeth, but also an alternative to fixed appliances (e.g., metal-wired Buccal braces). Fixed appliances are orthodontic devices "fixed" to patients' teeth, usually braces. In contrast, non-fixed appliances are removable orthodontic devices like Invisalign aligners.

The results of Invisalign, however, extend far beyond straighter teeth. It has also proven to successfully improve patients' overall dental health, particularly periodontal health and oral hygiene. Compared to traditional wired-braces, Invisalign utilizes clear plastic aligners that come in different forms - including retainers and night guards. And due to the amount of fixed/non-fixed orthodontic appliances to choose from, it is important for patients to understand the most suitable treatment for their teeth.

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