Invisalign® Tips, from Wenger Orthodontics

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, we want you to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not a necessity for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky a soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also easy: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Wenger Orthodontics, give us a call!

What do you love about Wenger Orthodontics?

From the very first time you walk through our doors at Wenger Orthodontics, our team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Drs. Wenger? Did our amiable and professional team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call! Stay tuned for some reviews next week!

Wenger Orthodontics, reminding you to stay safe and warm during the snow storm

With the intense weather conditions in our region the next few days, Drs. Wenger and our entire team at Wenger Orthodontics thought it would be a good time to remind you, our dear patients (and parents) to be safe when out and about.

If you don't feel safe going out, you can always reschedule your appointment. At Wenger Orthodontics, our primary concern is our patients' well-being, and that includes staying safe on the roads during bad conditions! If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call!

Ask Wenger Orthodontics: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

Some people wonder why Drs. Wenger and our team at Wenger Orthodontics work so tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call to set up a consultation. Drs. Wenger can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment. At Wenger Orthodontics, take your healthy smile to the next level by making it a straight smile. Our expert and friendly doctors and staff have been treating families for their orthodontic needs for generations.

Have a great weekend!