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Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don’t want your braces adding to that. Our West Chester or Cincinnati, OH team has compiled some helpful tips to make the process as easy and fun as possible. 1. Make sure you pack or purchase

It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your diet. Cavities, discoloration, and decay are still possible when certain foods feature in your daily intake. Keep an eye out

Your feedback is very important to us at Cassinelli and Shanker. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker once or been a loyal patient throughout the years, we encourage you to share your thoughts about

Having braces can be frustrating when you have to be cautious about eating certain foods or having to avoid them altogether. Making sure your braces don’t bend or break is vital when you’re trying to straighten your teeth quickly and properly. Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team have come

Braces aren’t just for kids. Many grownups are taking advantage of orthodontic treatment and having their teeth straightened at a later age. Sometimes, patients include adults who already had braces in the past, but their teeth shifted over time once they stopped wearing their retainers. In other cases, adults who

There are so many adults and teens in our West Chester or Cincinnati, OH office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the long and unsightly process of traditional metal braces. Well, that’s where Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® come to the rescue;

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth and gums, and what steps you can take to continue enjoying these foods, even when you’re dieting. When

Dry mouth, also medically known as xerostomia, is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep your mouth wet. There are many ways to keep dry mouth at bay, including: Brushing your teeth after every meal with a fluoride toothpaste Flossing every day after a meal Avoiding

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed