Monthly Archives: March 2017

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Will Invisalign Work for Me?

Dr. Alikhani, Dr. Lien, and the professional team at the House of Orthodontia have developed a list of thoughtful questions that help their patients decide if orthodontic treatment with Invisalign in Cobble Hill, NY is appropriate for them. How Can I Tell if Invisalign Is Right for Me? Am I responsible? To be treated effectively with Invisalign, you need to accept the responsibility of caring for the trays. Not only do the aligner trays need to be kept clean, but you need to keep track of them while they are not being worn. Because your aligners are removable and clear, they can easily be misplaced or accidentally thrown out. It is important to remember also to put them back in your mouth after eating or brushing. A new set of tray aligners is exchanged for the old set in approximately two-week intervals as part of the course of treatment. How...
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How Do I Floss with Braces?

How Do I Floss With Braces? Dr. Alikhani, Dr. Lien, and the House of Orthodontia staff take the time to instruct each of their orthodontics patients in Cobble Hill, NY how to floss while they are being treated with braces. Life with braces can make good oral hygiene habits difficult to perform, can create spaces where food debris can collect, and they provide an environment for bacteria to thrive. Good brushing and flossing techniques and habits while undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces is often a challenge, but flossing with braces can be accomplished effectively once equipped with a little advice. Why floss? The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) advises that flossing is just as important as brushing in a conscientiously applied regimen of good oral hygiene. Toothbrushes are great for cleaning plaque from the fronts and back surfaces of the teeth, but they simply cannot reach the sides, in between the...
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What’s the Difference Between an Orthodontist and a Dentist?

What's the Difference Between an Orthodontist and a Dentist? Dr. Alikhani and Dr. Lien of House of Orthodontia have some tips to help patients in Cobble Hill, NY to distinguish between a dentist and an orthodontist. The difference between an orthodontist and a dentist may be indistinguishable to some people. Something that many folks don’t know is that all orthodontists can be dentists, but not all dentists can be orthodontists. They are both certified oral health care professionals, treat and maintain the health of your teeth and gums, and have the education and experience to be called doctors. In these areas, they are pretty comparable. However, there are more differences than similarities. What’s the difference? An orthodontist requires further schooling and more experience in their specialty (orthodontics) beyond their dental school training. A similar example would be if a medical doctor elects to take special training to become a surgeon....
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