A lot of people view orthodontic work as a restriction. That’s only natural – standard metal braces are known to put limits on their patients. Still, orthodontics doesn’t have to limit what a patient can or can’t do. The clear aligner process happens to have its share of freedoms. Your Cumming orthodontist will gladly share them with you if you’d like. To that end, here are four major freedoms you can enjoy with Invisalign.

Wearing braces can be exciting because of what you can expect your new smile to look like when finished with treatment. It can also produce a love-hate relationship because of the common problems that can occur along the way (i.e., discomfort, soft tissue irritation, and even tooth sensitivity). If you want to make sure your orthodontic treatment is more enjoyable, here are a few helpful tips to consider while on your path to a straighter smile.

As much as any former orthodontic patient would love to believe that their teeth will always stay in place after they complete their treatment, this is sadly not the case. The human mouth will continue to develop and change shape with age, and this can cause teeth to shift out of alignment over time. This happens for a variety of reasons and can sometimes lead to oral health issues. Here’s why your teeth may have shifted out of place along with a few things you can do about it.