You no longer need to settle for a mouthful of metal brackets and wires in order to get the straighter smile you’ve always dreamed of. Invisalign uses a series of clear aligners to slowly move your teeth into their rightful locations. Once you finish the series, you will be given a retainer to keep your teeth in place, but how long will you need to wear this? Continue reading to learn more about the length of time you need to wear it and what happens if you don’t.

Everyone wants their children to succeed, and this starts with doing well in school. By doing so, this helps them to get a head start once they reach adulthood. There are several different things that contribute to your child’s academic success, but one you may not think of is their oral health. The healthier your child’s smile is, the easier it will be for them to achieve the grades that they’re working so hard. For. Continue reading to learn how oral health affects academic success and what you can do to help.