Cassinelli, Shanker & Associates Orthodontics

At Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker’s office, we know image is everything. For many people, the thought of having metal brackets and wires attached to their teeth for two or more years may be more than enough to delay orthodontic treatment. If you’ve been considering straightening your teeth but are apprehensive

Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker and our team know having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step—or two—as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re 14 or in your late forties. Smiling not only makes people happy and puts them in a good mood, doing

Many folks consider the beginning of a new year a time to not only reflect on the year that was, but also to set personal goals for the upcoming year. How are you planning to improve your health and happiness in 2012? Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker and our

The year is almost over, so we wanted to ask what was memorable about 2011 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2012? Do you have a new year’s resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year? Have a safe and happy New Year, from Drs.

In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as our team at Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker’s office reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved ones? A clean

Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker and team are so excited about our new Cincinnati office. We began seeing patients on Tuesday, October 25th, and have loved the new space since then. We moved from our Evendale office and this new office is only about 7 minutes away! We would

Are you brushing and flossing daily during your orthodontic treatment? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting our office, of course). Regular dental checkups are important

We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did prior to your orthodontic treatment. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is

Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It’s a big food holiday, so be sure to brush and floss your teeth! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we’d encourage you to post them to