Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at Cassinelli and Shanker, you also have
As we start our summer, our team at Cassinelli and Shanker want to remind our patients who have completed treatment that it is very important to wear your retainer as prescribed even while away for vacations and summer camps. If you are away from home and only wearing your retainer
Have you recently moved, changed your phone number, orchanged any of your information that we use to best serve you? If so, be sure to inform us of your changes! Also, did you know that we have a vibrant social mediapresence? Have you had a chance to connect with us
Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans
Did you know that our office now offers AcceleDent? Do you know what AcceleDent is, or for whom it may be helpful for? If not, keep reading! AcceleDent is a first-of-its-kind medical device that works along with conventional orthodontic treatment to accelerate tooth movement. It is used daily for a
While braces play an important part in helping to create a healthy mouth and teeth, you might experience a few side effects while wearing them that are common and can be easily treated. Even with the best of care, braces can cause soreness to your mouth. As your teeth begin
Invisalign, which we happily provide at Cassinelli and Shanker, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you’ve been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your initial visit, the first thing we do is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it.
At Cassinelli and Shanker, we know image is everything, especially for today’s teenagers. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act
Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team at Cassinelli and Shanker want you to know there is another option – Invisalign®! Invisalign,
