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Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be

Our patients at Cassinelli and Shanker hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment

How You Can Start Preparing Now When you first start thinking about going to the orthodontist, it is normal to feel apprehensive. What will your

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth,

We’ve heard all the reasons why folks put off scheduling an orthodontic consultation: not quite ready to begin treatment, vacations, busy schedules, financial concerns, etc.

While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that

You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially