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
Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities? Will it slur your speech? Will people know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Dr. Alex Cassinelli and Dr. Shiv Shanker and our team thought we’d share this
Happy Veterans Day! Today is a day to thank all military veterans and the men and women currently on active duty that put their lives on the line for the freedoms we all enjoy. In celebration of Veterans Day, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team would like to share
Cold and flu season is here – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks. To promote a healthy and clean environment, Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker and our
With Halloween right around the corner, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker wanted to remind you about our 3rd Annual Candy Buy-Back program! On November 1 from 3-5 p.m. bring your Halloween treats to our West Chester or Montgomery office to receive $1 per pound of candy! ($5 per person maximum) All
We are excited to announce that our new Montgomery office will begin seeing patients next Tuesday, October 25th! We have moved from our Evendale office and we can’t wait to open the Montgomery office. It’s only about 7 minutes away and we know that our patients will love it. We
There are so many ways you protect your teeth throughout your orthodontic treatment at West Chester Orthodontics. You brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged. But did you know there is another, often forgotten about, way to keep your teeth
Malocclusion, or what Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker calls “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your appearance. Most people
