Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Cassinelli and Shanker, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces
Braces can straighten your teeth to give you a more attractive smile for life. The process can take 18 months to two years or more, and this amount of time can seem unending when you first get your braces. Counting down your brace time can help the time pass more
Halloween is a favorite holiday among children due to the festive games, imaginative costumes, and candy. Modern celebrations stem from a combination of traditions from Pagan and Christian traditions throughout the centuries. The original holiday was called Samhain and derived from the ancient Druids of Ireland. In their belief system,
Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation oscillation? That’s when the head of the toothbrush alternately rotates in one direction and then the other. Power toothbrushes
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of adults age 65 and older have no remaining teeth. What’s more, nearly one-third of older adults have untreated tooth decay.
We’re giving you COLD HARD CA$H for your Halloween candy! That’s right, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker will pay you $1 for every pound of candy you surrender to us! There’s a limit of $5 per family, so bring your whole haul! This program was originally implemented to promote good oral health, but
The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Cassinelli and Shanker is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice dictated that wisdom teeth be removed, especially in cases of crowding. The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team at Cassinelli and Shanker encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure
Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team
