Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker know that image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. But… not to worry! There is a clear alternative to traditional
Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at the orthodontic office of Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong,
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker . Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us: 1. Early or late loss of baby teeth 2. Difficulty
If you recently completed treatment at West Chester Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Drs. Cassinelli and Shanker will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, always provide
Malocclusion, or what Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker call “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your appearance.
Drs. Alex Cassinelli and Shiv Shanker and their team at the office would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, as
Our team at West Chester Orthodontics recently came across a great video that discusses the advantages of Invisalign. In the video, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, “The Go-To Mom,” discusses the Invisalign and Invisalign Teen treatments and her personal experience with Invisalign. To determine if Invisalign is right for you, schedule a
There are so many ways you protect your teeth throughout your orthodontic treatment at West Chester Orthodontics. You brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged. But did you know there is another, often forgotten about, way to keep your teeth
We’ve all heard that biting your nails is an awful habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so bad about it? Recently, our team at West Chester Orthodontics found an interesting article that discusses how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health. Nail biting, also known as Onychophagia,
