Invisalign Could be the Answer

Invisalign® is the answer if you have slightly tipped or rotated teeth. If your teeth are crooked or if you aren’t happy with the way your teeth fit together, call or click and talk to Gentle Touch Family Dentistry about Invisalign®.

Invisalign® is the clear alternative to conventional wires and brackets and can give you the beautiful Hollywood Smile of your dreams in as little as 6 to 18 months.

Misaligned teeth can also cause problems with your bite. Chewing and even talking can become difficult, but thanks to Invisalign®, you can have a beautiful straight smile without having to resort to uncomfortable braces.

What is Invisalign®?

Invisalign® is a tooth straightening system that utilizes clear plastic aligners that are custom made to fit your teeth. Gentle Touch Family Dentistry, a licensed Invisalign® provider will prescribe between 11 and 31 sets of aligners depending on your treatment plan.

Every two weeks you will swap out your aligners for a new set completing your treatment anywhere between 6 to 18 months.

Advantages

Invisalign® is the painless way to a beautiful straight smile as you remove the aligners when you eat, brush and floss wearing your aligners 20 to 22 hours each day. Because conventional braces are permanently attached to your teeth it makes it impossible to brush under the wires and brackets making you more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease.

Truly the clear advantage, the only people who will know that you are wearing your clear plastic aligners are you and Gentle Touch Family Dentistry as Invisalign® is barely visible.

Unlike conventional braces that need to be tightened every couple of weeks by your dentist or orthodontist, you only need to see Gentle Touch every six weeks to make sure that your treatment is going according to plan.

If you would like more information regarding Invisalign®, call or click and schedule an appointment with Gentle Touch Family Dentistry today. 

What is Causing your Bad Breath

Bad Breath can happen to anyone, even people who brush twice and floss once each day.

According to the American Dental Association the main cause of chronic halitosis is poor oral hygiene, however, there are some other things that could be contributing to your bad breath.

Dehydration

You may be surprised to learn that dehydration is the leading cause of bad breath, even more so than poor oral hygiene. Being dehydrated means food and bacteria will hang around in your mouth, and the longer it stays, the smellier your breath. Drink eight 8-ounce glasses a day to help sweeten your breath and keep a pack of sugarless gum handy.

Health Complications

Your dentist explains that your bad breath could be an indication of a serious disease. Excess methylamine could be a sign of kidney or liver disease while ammonia breath could signal renal failure. Some studies have even found a connection between malignant throat cancer and bad breath gases.

Too Much Outdoor Exercise

Runners and cyclists suffer from dry mouth, wheezing and asthma and while a breath of fresh air will do you good, too much can dry out your mouth and cause bad breath. Breathing in pollen and pollution not only cause health problems but can also irritate nasal passages, allergies, and chronic dry mouth.

Tonsillitis and other Throat Diseases

Persistent bad breath is a sign of throat disease and if you still have your tonsils, talk to your doctor. If you don’t, talk to your doctor anyway as chronic halitosis could be a symptom of something more serious including neck, throat, and mouth cancer.

Tobacco

Everyone knows that tobacco use leads to cancer, but it can also cause serious problems for your breath. Chewing and smoking can’t be brushed away. If you are a chronic smoker, your breath will give you away. Smoking is also one of the leading causes of gum disease and tooth loss.

If you would like more information regarding chronic bad breath, call or click and schedule an appointment with your dentist today.