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Invisalign® vs Braces: Everything you need to know

How to Compare Invisalign® vs Braces Are your teeth not as straight as you would like them to be? Do feel self-conscious about your smile? Braces or Invisalign® could be the solution. To help determine the best treatment for you, it’s important to know the difference between Invisalign® vs braces. While both procedures can be used to straighten teeth, Invisalign® is an alternative to braces that are invisible and removable. Traditional braces are metal brackets that are glued to the teeth and connected with wires and rubber bands. Choosing between the two depends on the condition of your teeth and [...]

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How Does Invisalign® Work? How Long Does Invisalign® Take?

How Does Invisalign® Work? How Long Does Invisalign® Take? Everything you want to know about Invisalign® Invisalign is a unique orthodontic treatment option that corrects overcrowded, crooked teeth with clear plastic aligners. Although this technology has been around for almost 17 years, it’s often considered a newer and modern alternative to metal braces. Invisalign® has many advantages over traditional braces, yet many people don’t think of it as a “go-to” option for straighter teeth. Why is that? John P. Dougherty, D.D.S., MAGD, and Prabidhi Adhikari, D.D.S., FAGD, of Artistic Dental may have an idea: change can be scary, and many of  [...]

CareCredit – Another Way to Get the Care You Need at Artistic Dental

At Artistic Dental we want you to be able to receive the care you need, when you need it. Dental issues can arise, and if they’re not treated they can become a more serious and costly problem. To help alleviate the stress of paying for dental treatments, we offer a variety options for you to cover the costs of care; one of these options is CareCredit. If you do not have dental insurance or a treatment you need or want is not covered under your plan it does not mean you must forgo treatment. CareCredit is a credit card that [...]

Why Invisalign® might be the option for you

Invisalign® has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide. This teeth straightening treatment can give you the smile you’ve always wanted without the braces you’ve always avoided. Even up close it’s difficult for people to tell someone is wearing Invisalign®. How does Invisalign® work? Invisalign® uses a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten teeth without metal wires or brackets. The patient will wear each set of aligners for approximately two weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As they replace each aligner with the next in the treatment plan, the teeth will [...]

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