Selecting an orthodontist for your child is a big deal, isn’t it? It can affect not just their dental health but also their confidence in a big way. With so many options out there, it’s important to know what to look for to make sure your child gets the best possible care. At Lindner Dental Associates, we’re here to help whenever you or your ch…

Congratulations on completing your braces treatment! While this is a major milestone, it’s important to remember that your journey to a perfect smile doesn’t end here. Braces help straighten your teeth, but retainers are the key to keeping them that way for life. After braces, your teeth still have a tendency to shift over time. That’s where…

Getting braces is common for more than half of American children. Even with good oral regimens and a healthy lifestyle, braces can still be suggested for your child. As a parent, you always want the best for your child and may have many questions regarding orthodontic treatment. If you notice your child has jaw issues or their teeth are not com…

In this day and age modern technology has improved braces and the treatment options available to you if you are unhappy with your smile! Continue reading below to learn more about the different types of orthodontic treatment options and to consider which may be best for you based on your individual goals and lifestyle! Types of Orthodontic …

The perfect smile and straight teeth are a winning combination: you are more confident with your smile, and your teeth are easier to keep clean. However, if you are one of many who need braces to achieve this, the brackets and wires create temporary oral hygiene challenges. We are going to review helpful tips a…

Say goodbye to goopy impression material, and trays that cause gagging.   Say hello to modern day digital dentistry. Our practice is proud to offer you iTero impressionless scanning technology, which can be used for Invisalign®, appliances, and retainers. iTero Digital Scanner The iTero digital scanner is a light, handheld tool that takes 3D i…

As the weather warms up and we dust off the grill, we look forward to summer BBQs and grilled corn on the cob.  Ever thought about how we chew these delicious treats?   Occlusion is a fancy word to describe the way in which your upper and lower teeth come together when you are chewing. If your bite doesn’t fit together properly, we call it …

Whether you’re a parent of a pre-teen or an adult who decided braces are the best course of action to improve your smile, these orthodontic devices can be challenging to have. Not only do metal braces affect your appearance, they can be uncomfortable at times. Fortunately, once your braces come off and your new smile is revealed, you’ll be glad …

The Invisalign System first made its debut in 1997 and is described as “an aesthetic orthodontic treatment with removable, clear semi-elastic polyurethane aligners,” in the journal Annali di Stomatologia. This system relies on computer-aided modeling technique to create aligners that are custom made to fit a specific treatment plan. The aligners…

Not everyone is born with a Hollywood smile, and teeth straightening has been an ever-growing, fast-developing field of orthodontics. Conventionally, braces are the first thing that comes to mind, but nowadays more and more dentists recommend Invisalign®  as a better alternative. While these two options deliver very similar results, Invisalign o…