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Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful West Chester or Cincinnati, OH community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite

At Cassinelli and Shanker, we know that for most teens, the thought of having metal brackets and wires attached to their teeth for a period of time may be more than enough to delay orthodontic treatment. But thanks to innovations in technology and the recent wave of celebrities undergoing treatment,

When the time comes for Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always

According to Preferred Consumer, it’s estimated that 50 percent of people have teeth that are crooked, not aligned properly, or irregular. Fortunately today, orthodontics has advanced to the point where corrective devices, such as braces and retainers, are less obvious, more comfortable, and can be worn for shorter periods of

Now that many of the schools in West Chester or Cincinnati, OH are back in session, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs, sports, and family duties to consider, we know that it can

If you’re wearing braces, then you know they are working hard to straighten your teeth. However, those hard-working braces are also preventing you from easily cleaning your teeth. It is essential that you put some extra attention into preventing tooth decay while wearing your braces. When your braces are finally

Congratulations to our employee of the month, Mandy! You probably know her has one of our Orthodontic Assistants. Mandy will be celebrating her 9 year anniversary with our office in August, and she’s been such a contribution since the day she started! She’s a dedicated employee and extremely skilled at

Invisalign, which we happily provide at Cassinelli and Shanker, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you are hesitant about the look and feel of metal braces. During your initial visit at our West Chester or Cincinnati, OH office, the first thing we do is take an impression