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When Should I Start Seeing Results from Invisalign?

Invisalign Questions April 13th, 2009

Firstly, Invisalign is a fabulous system. The advantages of Invisalign are many. However, it works in a totally different way than normal braces does. It “pushes” teeth. The Invisalign aligner tray fits snugly over the teeth and imparts a pushing force against the teeth to cause them to move. Similar to squeezing a water melon [...]

Benefit Of Braces: Study Finds Smile As “Most Attractive” Physical Feature In Others

Dental Topics, General Discussion, Uncategorized April 5th, 2009

The Smile: Number One Most Important Physical Trait
A national survey from the ADA, Crest, and Oral B discovered that the smile is what most folks find most engaging in others. The smile outranked eyes, hair, and the body as the most fascinating physical feature in others. Though males and females both ranked the smile as [...]

Guess Who Contest: Who’s Famous Smile Is This?

Smile Contest March 29th, 2009

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Your mission…if you decide to accept it, is to determine who’s smile is pictured below. The smile is the first thing we notice about someone. How well do you know this smile? This person is very famous and recognizable to almost everyone. Win A $25 Gift Certificate. Contest participation is restricted to patients and families [...]

Invisalign Advantages: Invisalign vs. Braces vs. Veneers

Dental Topics, Invisalign, Orthodontic Topics March 17th, 2009

Invisalign: The Premiere Choice For A Smile Makeover
Why should Invisalign or Invisalign for Teens be a one of your top considerations for a smile makeover? It’s easy to see Invisalign’s advantages over other established procedures commonly used in smile makeovers. The advantages of Invisalign will, more than likely, give you a reason to smile.
Comfort, esthetics, and treatment [...]

Atlanta-Alpharetta Teeth Whitening-Bleaching $195

Teeth Whitening-Bleaching February 17th, 2009

Walton Orthodontics Offers Teeth Whitening Special Value
Thats right, Teeth Whitening for a short time only!  Walton Orthodontics is offering a Teeth Whitening system for only $195. That includes both upper and lower arches. It also includes the Teeth Whitening trays.
We will schedule you to come into our Alpharetta Office for teeth impressions from which we [...]

The Facts About Nickel Allergy in Orthodontics

Orthodontic Topics, Patient Education February 8th, 2009

An Evidenced Based Article
Do Braces Cause An Increased Sensitivity to Nickel?
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The popularity of body piercing in today’s generation of orthodontic aged patients can mean that many of these patients may have already been sensitized to nickel by the time they see an orthodontist. Though, body piercing is not [...]

The Facts On Osteoporosis and the Risk of Developing Jaw Complications in Dental Patients

Dental Topics, Orthodontic Topics, Patient Education January 20th, 2009

Evidenced Based Article
This article is a summary of the latest research presented in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) and a report published by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairscontaining recommendations for treatment of dental patients who are taking oral bisphosphonates.
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis (os-tee-oh-puh-roh-sis) is a disorder of the skeletal system which severely weakens bones and [...]

New Tooth Cavity Protection: Nanoparticles Make Surface Too Slippery For Bacteria To Adhere

Dental Topics January 18th, 2009

Are Cavities A Thing of The Past?
(December 22, 2008) Science Daily recently released news of new research conducted at Clarkson University which may revolutionize dental cavity protection.  Professor Igor Sokolov and graduate student Ravi Gaikwad have discovered a way to protect teeth from cavities by polishing them to a before-unheard-of level of smoothness using ultra-fine silica [...]

New Invisalign Teen Introduced

Invisalign, Invisalign For Teens, Orthodontic Topics January 3rd, 2009

Invisalign (Align Technology) has announced a new product for teenagers called Invisalign Teen for non-adult, comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Walton Orthodontics, a board certified Invisalign braces orthodontist, has been using the Invisalign adult system with great success since 2001. It was first introduced in 1999 as another tool for orthodontists to correct malocclusions (bad bites) and align [...]

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