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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 that can catch...
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 happening? The...
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 good news...
5 Signs You May Need Orthodontic Treatment
5 Signs You May Need Orthodontic Treatment Most people assume orthodontic treatment is something you either obviously need or obviously don't. If your teeth are visibly crooked, you know. But the truth is, a lot of people are walking around with issues they don't even...
How to Keep Your Teeth Clean During Orthodontic Treatment
How to Keep Your Teeth Clean During Orthodontic Treatment Starting orthodontic treatment is exciting because you're investing in a straighter, healthier smile. But braces and aligners do come with a learning curve, especially when it comes to keeping your teeth clean....
How to Manage Your Child’s First Week with Braces
How to Manage Your Child's First Week with Braces Getting braces is a big day for your child and they have probably been nervous about it for weeks, and honestly, so have you. You want to make sure they're comfortable, that you're doing the right things at home, and...
How to Keep Your Teeth Clean During Orthodontic Treatment
How to Keep Your Teeth Clean During Orthodontic Treatment Here's something nobody tells you when you first get braces or start aligners: your oral hygiene routine is about to need an upgrade. Not a total overhaul, but a genuine upgrade. The hardware in your mouth (or...
Adult Orthodontics Is on the Rise in Verona, NJ
Adult Orthodontics Is on the Rise in Verona, NJ Let's be real for a second. How many of us spent our 20s, 30s, or even 40s thinking, "I wish I had done something about my teeth back when I was a kid"? Maybe you had braces and your teeth shifted after you stopped...