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Last month, my nine-year-old daughter, Lucie had a check up with our orthodontist. She goes every six months so he can check to see how well her adult teeth are coming in. I’ve been taking her to the orthodontist for two or three years now, even though she’s years away from braces. For us, this [...]
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Looking back, 2012 was a busy year for us when it came to getting our teeth straightened! I continued my Invisalign teeth straightening treatment in Georgia with my new orthodontist. My son, Nathan had three more teeth pulled, a Herbst appliance installed to help with his overbite, and had the upper band of his conventional [...]
Imagine walking into your orthodontist office for Invisalign braces and being told you were the two millionth patient worldwide! That’s what happened to 18-year-old Tessa Dyer when she went in to see Drs. Rachel Polgrean and Patricia Timmeny at Apple Tree Orthodontics in Londonderry, New Hampshire to get Invisalign braces. To celebrate, Tessa’s Invisalign Teen [...]
I bet you didn’t know it’s National Orthodontic Health Month. It’s a great time to remind your kids with traditional bracket and wire braces to avoid Halloween treats that are sticky, chewy, hard or crunchy. However, there are other times that other foods can mess up your braces – as we found out last week. [...]
I thought I’d update you on what’s going on with my Invisalign treatment as well as Nathan’s traditional braces. We’ve had a big learning curve this month and I hope some of our experiences help you prepare for when you or your children get braces. Location, location, location I’m really glad our orthodontist’s office is [...]
Yes, you can get kids to listen without nagging, reminding or yelling! To learn how, join me on Thursday, August 16 at 9 PM EST when I’ll be co-hosting a FREE PARENTING WEBINAR with Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions. Just RSVP here! (You can also sign up for a 2 PM EST webinar if [...]
Since I took Nathan to the orthodontist over a year ago he’s been dying to get braces. Needless to say, he’s been looking forward to our appointment with our new orthodontist, Dr. Waugh, since I made it. I found Dr. Waugh through the Invisalign website and will be continuing my treatment with him. I just [...]
You know why I send my kids to summer camp? Sure, it’s for them to have fun with kids their own age and to keep them busy during summer vacation. However, it’s really to give me a break from the constant fighting that Lucie and Nathan engage in from the time they wake up until [...]
I’m excited to announce that I’m done with my initial Invisalign treatment – all 19 aligner trays – just in time for our move to Georgia! I’m wearing a retainer at night, which is comfortable and easy to manage. However, I’m bummed that I will have to continue treatment after my move as two of [...]
I’m just a few weeks away from finishing up my initial Invisalign teeth straightening treatment. I’m very happy with the results I’ve gotten using Invisalign, except for a couple of teeth on the bottom front of my smile. I don’t believe that the teeth will straightened out and fit into place in the next three [...]
It’s been a stressful few weeks for me and my family due to a home sale and move. While things are finally calming down, I was surprised how much I suffered physically due to the stress and lack of sleep. My skin broke out and I’m sure everything I ate went straight to my thighs. [...]
You know how celebrities are the ones who spot the trends first, whether it’s the coolest fashion, the best places to vacation, or the latest technology to make them look more attractive? Well, Hollywood teens are no exception. Many of them are foregoing traditional wire and bracket braces and using Invisalign to straighten their teeth, [...]
We all know that going through a teeth straightening treatment like Invisalign or traditional braces improves your appearance. However, did you know that having straighter teeth can also improve your overall health? Malocclusion When your teeth are improperly aligned in your mouth it creates what dentists and orthodontists call “malocclusion.” Left untreated, malocclusion can lead [...]
It’s been nearly four months since I’ve started my Invisalign treatment and wanted to give you an update. So far everything is going very well. I’ve had no problems with the aligner trays and there hasn’t been any discomfort. But I’ve noticed a few things as well that I wanted to share: Since my bite [...]
Finding an orthodontist that’s a good fit for your family’s needs and budget is crucial. After all braces are a big commitment and you’ll be seeing this person for months if not years. So what’s the best way to pick an orthodontist? Ask for a referral Don’t just ask your dentist for a referral. Ask [...]
I just passed my two month mark with my Invisalign treatment and wanted to share my experience with you. Overall, I’ve been incredibly happy with wearing the Invisalign aligners and the progress I’ve seen so far. (Yes, I already see changes after two months!) Getting over the hump – the first week I went to [...]
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