How to Care for Your Braces: Tips for a Smooth Treatment

How to Care for Your Braces: Tips for a Smooth Treatment

How to Care for Your Braces: Tips for a Smooth Treatment Getting braces is an exciting step toward a healthier, more beautiful smile. But great results don’t happen on their own. Caring properly for your braces throughout treatment is one of the most important things...

Braces vs. Invisalign: Which Is Right for You in Montclair, NJ?

Braces vs. Invisalign: Which Is Right for You in Montclair, NJ? It’s the question we hear most often at Papasikos Orthodontics: “Should I get braces or Invisalign?” It’s a great question, and the honest answer is: it depends on you. Both treatments straighten teeth...

What Is a Palate Expander and Does My Child Need One?

What Is a Palate Expander and Does My Child Need One? If Dr. Papasikos has mentioned a palate expander at your child’s consultation, you might be wondering what exactly that means and whether it’s really necessary. It’s one of those recommendations...

How Does Teeth Whitening Work With Braces or Aligners?

How Does Teeth Whitening Work With Braces or Aligners? It’s a question that comes up more than you’d think. You’re halfway through orthodontic treatment, your teeth are shifting into place, and you start wondering, can I whiten my teeth while this is...

Orthodontic Treatment and Sports: What Athletes Need to Know

Orthodontic Treatment and Sports: What Athletes Need to Know If you or your child is active in sports, you’ve probably thought about mouthguards, helmets, and protective gear. But orthodontic treatment? It might not be the first thing that comes to mind. The...