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Very few people grow into perfectly aligned smiles. As an adult, you may have noticed your teeth shifting with age. Poor alignment or irregular fit of the teeth is called malocclusion and it may range from slightly crooked teeth to more severe misalignment. In certain instances, malocclusion may interfere with your ability to eat or […]

When patients hear about orthodontics for straightening misaligned teeth, they often cringe at the thought of metal brackets glued to the teeth and held together by wire. Phrases such as “brace face” and “metal mouth” may come to mind, and this in itself can keep teenagers and adults from improving their smiles. Most hesitate in […]

Patients considering orthodontic treatment may be dealing with a variety of options. Traditional orthodontists provide braces with metal brackets and wires, but there are several other ways for teenagers and adults to straighten their smile without unsightly metal. These days, patients in the Philadelphia area have a variety of options from Innovative Dental By Dr. […]

While many patients in Philadelphia who visit Dr. A feel as though a Hollywood smile is out of reach, this couldn’t be further from the truth! Patients dealing with misalignment of their natural smile may feel as though unsightly traditional braces are the only way to improve their smile. The cost, discomfort, and embarrassment of […]

Adults who have crooked and misaligned teeth may cringe at the idea of undergoing traditional orthodontic treatments. The unattractive appearance of metal brackets and wires hiding the teeth can affect a patient’s self-esteem and be a setback in both their business and personal relationships. However, there are alternative ways for patients to straighten their teeth […]

When faced with the idea of straightening teeth and realigning bites, many patients automatically jump to the assumption that traditional orthodontics is the only solution. The images of metal brackets and wires on a patient’s smile can keep them from getting treatment they want and deserve. Everyone deserves a beautiful smile, but not everyone is […]

There are many reasons a Philadelphia dentist may suggest a patient undergo orthodontic treatment. Some need to address a bite condition, and others want to straighten the teeth in the dental arch, or are adamant about achieving a beautiful, perfect smile! Correcting the Bite Many patients have overbite, under bite, or cross bite, which are […]

Invisalign orthodontics is a revolutionary system for realigning the teeth in a way that does not require metal brackets and wires. Patients who want to straighten their smile can do so in a way that is both effective and discreet. Invisalign orthodontics uses custom-made clear aligner trays. These trays fit over the dental arch, and […]