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
The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Cassinelli and Shanker for a consultation with Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early intervention can
It’s the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team at Cassinelli and Shanker are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans in
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. But there are quite a few people who celebrate the holiday by getting out of town, with an estimated 33
One problem with trying to answer the question as to who benefits from Invisalign is that the simple answer is “almost everyone.” The see-through, almost invisible aligners for straightening teeth are specifically molded to fit each individual’s mouth. Unlike conventional braces, they can be removed when eating and when cleaning
Adult patients who seek orthodontic treatment usually fall into one of two camps: those who did not undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or those who had braces at one point but stopped wearing retainers for one reason or another. At Cassinelli and Shanker, we are happy to offer a
Many teens want to improve their smile without the pain and embarrassment of having to wear metal braces. Just like metal braces, Invisalign works by gently moving teeth into position. Metal braces are worn continuously, however, and need to be adjusted by Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker regularly in order to
At Cassinelli and Shanker, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our West Chester
