Elizabeth, Author at Red Bank Dentistry

Ready for Love? Invisalign Is Too

January 23, 2018 by Elizabeth

Love is not always easy, especially when Valentine’s Day is around the corner. You may feel rushed to make a love connection before February 14. You can improve your prospects for making a romantic connection when you focus on enhancing your smile with Invisalign braces. Developing an orthodontic plan with your Red Bank Invisalign provider will get you started on your journey to an aligned smile right now. You’ll be proud of how your appearance improves along the way, and you’ll be eager to show off your smile to every possible match when your treatment is complete.

Do I Really Need to Wear a Retainer After Invisalign Braces?

January 9, 2018 by Elizabeth

Invisalign patients spend months wearing their nearly invisible aligners almost around the clock. So, it’s understandable that when you reach the final aligner in your treatment, you can’t wait for freedom from anything on your teeth. Except, if you want your Invisalign braces treatment to be worth it and to last forever, there is still work to be done – and that comes in the shape of retainers.

Why It’s So Important to Have Sleep Apnea Diagnosed

December 22, 2017 by Elizabeth

Over 22 million Americans have a sleep apnea condition and more than 80 percent of moderate to severe sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed. On average, our lungs allow us to take 20,000 breaths in a 24-hour span, however, sleep apnea decreases this number significantly because the condition is responsible for causing breathing to stop. Though the pauses in breathing may last only a few seconds, some sleep apnea sufferers go minutes without breathing, repeatedly throughout the night, making this condition a life-threatening one.

5 Alignment Problems That Can Be Corrected with Invisalign

December 15, 2017 by Elizabeth

Invisalign can seem too good to be true if you don’t know much about this orthodontic innovation. However, Invisalign really can work dental miracles. Nearly every alignment issue that can be corrected with traditional metal braces can also be corrected with Invisalign. After a thorough examination, your Red Bank dentist will let you know for sure, but if you have one of the following problems, don’t give up yet on the possibility of under-the-radar tooth alignment.

Invisalign: The Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving

November 26, 2017 by Elizabeth

Do you treat yourself come holiday time? After all, you’re purchasing gifts for all the people that you love in your life (and even some you don’t). This season is an excellent time to reward yourself for your hard work throughout the year, your dedication to your family and friends, and your tendency to put others first. When you’re self-conscious about your teeth and smile, one of the best resources to tap is your Red Bank dentist. Invisalign just might be the present you give yourself now for the future.

6 Truths About Sleep Apnea

November 9, 2017 by Elizabeth

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which the airways are partially or totally obstructed. The collapse of the airways doesn’t allow air to reach the lungs and results in several seconds to a minute of not breathing. Then the body wakes itself to catch its breath, resulting in exhaustion and other negative side effects. It’s not just what happens after the sleep apnea episode, however – the problem, if severe enough, could be fatal. Get sleep apnea treatment from your Red Bank dentist.

5 Reasons Invisalign Wearers Love Halloween

October 25, 2017 by Elizabeth

Normally, people who are undergoing orthodontic treatment are disgruntled about Halloween. All that delicious candy on the do-not-eat list for braces-wearers – at least, it’s forbidden if you want to avoid damaging your brackets and wires. Invisalign wearers, however, have nothing to fear when it comes to Halloween candy. This day of the year is just one more party they have the freedom to enjoy without restrictions.

Can Invisalign Fix Your TMJ Disorder?

October 13, 2017 by Elizabeth

If you regularly awake with a sore jaw or tension headaches, there is a good chance you are grinding or clenching your teeth at night, also known as TMJ disorder. Side effects from sleep bruxism can include eroded enamel, cracked teeth, and gum recession. Plus, your temporomandibular joint just hurts and facial muscles become sore. Jaw misalignment is a common cause of TMJ disorder. Invisalign and traditional metal braces can both be used to properly reposition the lower jaw in relation to the upper jaw, eliminating TMJ problems while giving you a gorgeous, aligned smile.

Adults Can Wear Braces Too, Thanks to Invisalign

September 29, 2017 by Elizabeth

If you dreaded the idea of getting braces when you were a teenager, there is no doubt you’re really balking against it now as an adult. However, if your dentist recommends aligning your teeth to help correct TMJ, decay, pain, or other oral health problems, you have options beyond metal braces. Invisalign is beloved by adults who want or need to straighten their teeth, but still want to stay under the radar.

Aligning your smile can help prevent and even reverse many oral health problems.

5 Excuses People Make About Why They Can’t Wear Invisalign

September 12, 2017 by Elizabeth

Whatever you think you may or may not know about Invisalign, there is always more to be known, and misperceptions that can be clarified. The truth is this: Invisalign works for many teens and many adults, and you don’t have to make any excuses about why you cannot wear Invisalign. If you need orthodontic treatment for aesthetic reasons alone or to improve chronic oral health problems, Invisalign gets the job done, under the radar.

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