Elizabeth, Author at Red Bank Dentistry

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.

6 Ways to Have Success with Your Invisalign Treatment

August 28, 2017 by Elizabeth

Invisalign is the nearly invisible method for aligning teeth. Just because this orthodontic treatment is barely visible does not mean it is self-sufficient. Invisalign wearers have responsibilities. It’s critical to follow the rules and requirements that your Red Bank Invisalign provider has given to you to get the most out this treatment and make it a success.

Is Invisalign the Right Choice for Your Teen?

August 15, 2017 by Elizabeth

High school is a social game. No matter how mature your teen is, the last thing he or she wants is to stand out for the wrong reasons. Braces are a rite of passage for many teens, but if you could minimize the awkwardness of the orthodontic process for your child, wouldn’t you? Invisalign Teen makes it possible.

Do You Stop Breathing While You Sleep? Know the Signs of Sleep Apnea

July 31, 2017 by Elizabeth

Snoring is one problem. Sleep apnea is another entirely. But snoring can be one of the signs of sleep apnea, an often undiagnosed sleep disorder. This should concern you, not only because the problem interrupts a good night’s sleep, but because sleep apnea has been linked health complications such as hypertension, irregular heartbeat, stroke, and heart attack.

What Does an Invisalign Treatment Plan Look Like?

July 13, 2017 by Elizabeth

Every Invisalign treatment plan is customized to the patient. There are similarities, however, in how a treatment plan is designed and carried out. Your Red Bank Invisalign provider is specially trained to create a customized Invisalign orthodontic plan for your tooth alignment.

5 Reasons Invisalign Will Not Interrupt Your Summer Fun

June 22, 2017 by Elizabeth

Have big plans for the summer? Vacations, reunions, weddings, social events – no one wants their good time interrupted by orthodontics. If you’re wearing Invisalign, your summer fun can continue as usual.

Suffering from Exhaustion and Mouth Pain? Is It Sleep Apnea or TMJ?

June 7, 2017 by Elizabeth

Sleep apnea and TMJ seem to have their own unique sets of symptoms. You may be surprised to discover, however, that the two afflictions have quite a bit in common – and one may even be responsible for causing the other.

3 Serious Health Complications of Sleep Apnea

May 24, 2017 by Elizabeth

Sleep apnea is often a misunderstood condition. Yes, sleep apnea results in serious fatigue, yawning throughout the day, drowsy driving, lack of concentration. However, beyond these obvious and serious side effects, sleep apnea can pose threats to overall health and well-being in unexpected ways.

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