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Invisalign – Straight Teeth for a Healthy Smile

April 4, 2016

Improve your smile with Invisalign – Clear Braces

Straight teeth improve oral hygiene and your confidence!

Invisalign, where were you when I was 16?  If you had braces as a kid, chances are you went to your Orthodontist every other week to have them churn the brackets tighter, and if you were really lucky, change the color of your bands!  I still remember the first day I got braces, I was devastated.  At 16, I thought it was social suicide!  I only had to wear them for a year, and when I got them off I was so happy that my teeth were straight!  Fast forward 15 years.  I, like many other people who had braces as a child, stopped wearing my retainers after about 2 years.  My teeth haven’t completely reverted, but have shifted quite a bit.Invisalign Clear Braces Dentist Costa Mesa Orange County

Well.. there is hope!  No churning of metal, no social or career suicides, and no pubescent band color changing.  So put that $10,000 traditional braces money back in your pocket and learn about your new option for straight teeth – Invisalign!  Invisalign is the latest method for straightening teeth and much less expensive than traditional braces.  The retainers are clear and removable, meaning no one can tell you have them on and you can take them out to eat and brush your teeth.  Let’s learn a little bit more about your the treatment process.
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Are you brushing too hard

February 24, 2016

Brushing our teeth at least two minutes, twice a day is one of the most effective methods for maintaining good oral health in between visits to the dentist.  Proper brushing technique is equally important to ensure effectiveness and to prevent any damage to the enamel and gums.

Brushing too hard can lead to:

  • Sensitivity
  • Gum recession
  • Worn Enamel
  • Bleeding8820d3b511a814421cb4f3f5cdabff0b
  • Red, swollen gums

How to prevent brushing too hard?

If you use a manual toothbrush, we highly suggest you use a soft-bristled toothbrush.   Even better, we offer two fantastic toothbrushes at Advanced Dental Care: Sonicare and Oral-B.  Our RDH Lisa Thurm prefers the Oral B Professional 5000.  The round toothbrush head allows for easy access to all surfaces of the tooth and the rotating bristles work effectively to remove plaque and tartar.
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