Millions of patients around the world are currently undergoing or have already completed orthodontic treatment. On average, traditional braces can take up to two years or more to straighten the teeth, a time that is filled with periodic orthodontic visits at Cassinelli and Shanker for Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker to
All Hallows’ Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest,
Are you wondering what Invisalign treatment is really like, and what effect it will have on your day-to-day activities while you undergo treatment? Will it slur your speech? Will people even know you’re in treatment? You’re not alone in your concerns! Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team thought we’d
So, you just got your braces on, and you’re wondering why you should continue visiting your general dentist since you’re seeing Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker every other month. Patients always ask us if they should continue to see their dentist while in orthodontic treatment. In short, the answer is yes.
We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s even more important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you begin your orthodontic treatment. Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is why our
Fall can be a really enjoyable time of the year for you and your family. The kids are back in school, the leaves are changing, and Halloween approaches. This holiday is a lot of fun for kids, but Cassinelli and Shanker wants to remind you it can also be risky,
Braces are an investment in your smile. When your teeth reach a desired straightness, you’ll have a beautiful smile, but it’s important to keep it that way! You can accomplish this with a retainer provided by Cassinelli and Shanker. A retainer is a small, custom-fit device that reinforces the new
Many developing orthodontic problems can be intercepted and corrected if diagnosed and treated at an early age. Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team at Cassinelli and Shanker recommend children have their first orthodontic evaluation no later than age seven, or younger if the front four permanent teeth have replaced
At Cassinelli and Shanker, we know having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step, as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re a teen or an adult. Smiling not only puts people in a good mood, but doing it often can even help you live longer!