-
How Artificial Intelligence will Change the Future of Dentistry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making dentists lives easier! A common daily task that is repeated throughout the work day is a dentist reviewing X-rays and making decisions on improvements their patients need for a healthier mouth. Discover how ... Read More
-
Invisalign Clear Braces Treatment for an Open Bite
An open bite is when the top and bottom front teeth leave a noticeable open space and prevent the teeth from touching. The opening often affects a person’s smile and causes speech issues such as a lisp or other impediments that can ... Read More
-
Invisalign Clear Braces Treatment for an Overbite
An overbite is a type of malocclusion that involves the upper teeth sticking out beyond the lower teeth. The severity of an overbite ranges from light to severe and needs to be corrected as soon as possible. Allowing an overbite to go untreated ... Read More
-
Invisalign Clear Braces Treatment for Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth, also known as malocclusion, is a condition that occurs when there is an insufficient amount of space in the mouth for teeth to fit correctly. Crowded teeth can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, pain, discomfort, difficulty chewing ... Read More
-
Paleo Diet and Your Oral Health
The Paleo diet is designed to resemble the way human ancestors survived thousands of years ago as hunter-gatherers. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to confirm the exact diet of human ancestors consumed in various parts of the world. However, ... Read More
-
Keto Diet and Your Oral Health
The Keto diet, also known as the ketogenic diet, is a high-fat, low-carb diet that provides a wide range of health benefits. Research and more than 20 studies have revealed weight loss and overall improved health can be achieved by following the ... Read More
-
Invisalign Clear Braces Treatment for Crossbite
A crossbite is a lateral misalignment of the dental arches. Crossbite, also known as malocclusion, involves the lower or top teeth being located either too close to the tongue or cheek compared to the top or lower level. The following ... Read More
-
Invisalign Clear Braces Treatment for Gap Teeth
Gap teeth, also known as diastema, is when a noticeable space is located between the two front teeth. Gap teeth can occur anywhere in the mouth, but the front top teeth are the most common place for it to appear. Do you have gapped teeth? ... Read More
-
Invisalign Clear Braces Treatment for an Underbite
An underbite, also known as a Class III malocclusion, is a dental condition that causes the lower teeth to extend out farther than the upper teeth. This condition also gives a person the appearance of having a large lower jaw. The following ... Read More
-
How many hours per day should I wear my Invisalign aligners?
Dr. Jacquie Smiles recommends her NYC patients to wear each set of Invisalign aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day. You will also need to change to a new set of clear aligners every 1 to 2 weeks. Each set of your customized aligners will ... Read More
