How Does Invisalign Work?

How Does Invisalign Work?

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Walking into the world of orthodontic treatment can feel overwhelming, but modern advancements like Invisalign® have made achieving a straight, confident smile more effortless than ever. Whether you’re an adult considering orthodontics for the first …

10 Foods To Avoid With Braces

10 Foods To Avoid With Braces

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If you or your child has recently gotten braces, congratulations on taking a big step towards achieving a healthier, more beautiful smile! However, with braces comes the responsibility of taking care of them properly, which …

Adult Braces: Are They Right for You?

Adult Braces: Are They Right for You?

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Many adults look at their smiles in the mirror and aren’t satisfied with what they see. Not every patient has the opportunity to receive orthodontic treatment in childhood. Other patients may have received early treatment …

Could I Be a Candidate for Invisalign?

Could I Be a Candidate for Invisalign?

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Teens and adults with minor to moderate problems with teeth alignment, and those with a minor to moderate bite condition (malocclusion) are often great candidates for Invisalign. However, to confirm you’re a candidate for Invisalign, …

Can You Get Braces During Pregnancy?

Can You Get Braces During Pregnancy?

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If you’re ready to align your smile or correct an imperfect bite, pregnancy does not preclude you from beginning orthodontic treatment. Whether you’re interested in traditional or clear braces, or you’re leaning towards invisible aligners …

Can Invisalign Fix an Overbite

Can Invisalign Fix an Overbite?

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Invisalign is a highly capable orthodontic system with many advantages. While most patients use Invisalign to correct crooked or gapped teeth, it also has more advanced applications.   When prescribed by a qualified orthodontist, Invisalign …

Different Types Of Retainers After Braces

Different Types Of Retainers After Braces

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Whether you wear conventional wire braces or clear aligners, you will need to wear a retainer once your treatment is over. This custom-made appliance is specially created to maintain your newly straightened teeth.   There …

Braces Vs. Invisalign: Which Is Better?

Braces Vs. Invisalign: Which Is Better?

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Braces and Invisalign are two of the most popular orthodontic systems available today. Braces are the more traditional method, while Invisalign is the more novel choice. Each system has benefits and disadvantages but can produce …

What Causes An Overbite?

What Causes An Overbite?

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There are many different ways in which a bite can be misaligned – and an overbite is a common one. This oral health issue refers to the top teeth overlapping the bottom teeth. And whether …

How Long Does Invisalign Take?

How Long Does Invisalign Take?

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Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear aligners to gradually shift your teeth into their desired position. With this orthodontic treatment, you can expect a consultation with an experienced orthodontist who …

How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Braces?

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According to the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists, children should see an orthodontist around 7 years old. While this does not mean they will get braces at such a young age, …

Who Is A Good Candidate for AcceleDent?

Who Is A Good Candidate for AcceleDent?

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AcceleDent is a terrific option that’s available for speeding treatment with Invisalign clear plastic aligners and with braces. When using AcceleDent, the goal is to make the process of straightening your teeth go faster, with …

Does A Palate Expander Change Your Cheekbones?

Can A Palate Expander Cause Facial Changes?

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Palate expanders are also called orthodontic expanders or palatal expanders. They are orthodontic appliances designed to widen the upper jaw. Custom-made for each patient, palate expanders create room for adult teeth to erupt. In other …

Does A Palate Expander Hurt?

Does A Palate Expander Hurt?

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A palate or palatal expander is used to widen or expand the upper jaw, and it also addresses crowding and other orthodontic issues. When it’s worn, the expander extends and creates more room in the …

Does Acceledent Really Work?

Does Acceledent Really Work?

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AcceleDent, which is an FDA approved medical device, is designed to make orthodontic treatment go faster. A few months less of wearing braces, even more comfortable Invisalign retainers, is very attractive to most people requiring …

Is Acceledent Safe?

Is Acceledent Safe?

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AcceleDent is an innovative device that can accelerate orthodontic treatment and give you the smile you want much more quickly. Many people who need orthodontic treatment find it a long and uncomfortable process. But with …

How to Eat with a Palate Expander

How to Eat with a Palate Expander

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Palate expanders are an important step in your child’s orthodontic treatment. By expanding the upper jaw, we can create more room for your child’s adult teeth to erupt, which can shorten their time in braces …

What are Clear Braces?

What are Clear Braces?

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Uneven teeth, gapped teeth, slanted teeth, and crowded teeth can be safely and effectively straightened without obvious wire and bracket metal braces, thanks to clear braces. Depending upon your preferences, clear braces may be an …

Welcome to Our New Site!

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Welcome to our new website! Check back for updates to our blog to get the latest news and information for our office. We are delighted that you chose to visit our site today and look …

Invisalign in Las Cruces

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Are you an adult who is thinking about having your teeth straightened? If so, you may have already heard about the Invisalign tooth straightening system. If you’d like to know if Invisalign will be a …

Orthodontist Evaluations

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Las Cruces braces Not every smile is a perfect one. Each one is unique to the person and no two smiles look the same. That being said, though many people tend to associate orthodontic work …

Why Choose an Orthodontist?

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Do you feel that your smile is the very best it can be? Do you feel that orthodontic services like retainers or braces could be beneficial to your smile? Here at Las Cruces Orthodontics, we …

Should I Get Invisalign?

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Not everyone is born with the smile that they want, but luckily there are plenty of options for those who are unhappy with the way that their teeth look. Here at Las Cruces Orthodontics, we …

Invisalign: Is It an Option for You?

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Traditional metal braces have always served a very important role in having straight and healthy teeth. When your teeth and jaws are not aligned the way they should be, your smile will not look the …