Many people undergo orthodontic treatment during childhood, adolescence, and even into adulthood. Wearing orthodontic appliances like braces is sure to produce a beautiful smile. Though orthodontic treatments at Cassinelli and Shanker are designed to accommodate your lifestyle, chances are you will need to make some dietary modifications to prevent damage
Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway
Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team know that
Our patients at Cassinelli and Shanker hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in
How You Can Start Preparing Now When you first start thinking about going to the orthodontist, it is normal to feel apprehensive. What will your orthodontic experience bring? Whether you have been advised by a dentist or chosen to seek out orthodontic care from Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker on your
When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Cassinelli and Shanker calls this oral condition “hyperdontia.” Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in your child’s
We’ve heard all the reasons why folks put off scheduling an orthodontic consultation: not quite ready to begin treatment, vacations, busy schedules, financial concerns, etc. Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t delay another day to make an appointment for yourself or your child with Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker. 1.
While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand. Mouthwash Benefits Mouthwash comes in two categories. Some are considered cosmetic. This type of rinse provides temporary relief from bad breath and
You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Today, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker and our team thought we would explain the difference. While orthodontics
