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To avoid tooth decay, you should brush your teeth after every meal or snack and floss daily if you wear braces.  Use an interdental brush (a tiny brush that goes between the teeth) to get into all the crevices. Research suggests that people who straighten their teeth with clear aligners experience fewer cavities, less tooth decay, and…

If you have braces, you’ll have to avoid certain foods that can stick to or damage the brackets. Steer clear of hard foods, like apples, pears, carrots, popcorn, and nuts, as well as sticky foods, like chewy candy and gum. One of the advantages of clear aligners like Invisalign is that they’re removable. You can…

Both Invisalign and braces are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the orthodontic treatment of malocclusion.  Invisalign is typically used to treat mild to moderate dental concerns. Braces are often preferable and more effective in more complex cases, such as rotated teeth, large gaps, or severe crowding. People typically wear Invisalign for…

Invisalign and braces work similarly to correct problems with the alignment and spacing of your teeth. Take a look at the differences between these orthodontic devices in terms of price, aesthetics, comfort, effectiveness, speed, and more. Price The cost of orthodontic treatments depends on many factors. On average, braces cost about $3,000–$7,000 in the United…

Braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign are orthodontic treatments used to treat malocclusion (crowded, protruding, or crooked teeth) to improve the look and feel of your smile. Both teeth-straightening methods work by exerting pressure to realign the teeth and jaw and correct a malocclusion, sometimes called a “bad bite.” Traditional braces typically consist of brackets attached to a wire and fitted…