A Healthy Smile Is A Happy Smile : How To Properly Clean Your Invisalign Aligners
Posted on July 15, 2019
You did it! You made then big, super-smart decision to perfect your smile with Invisalign. Now you’re probably wondering about what the best practices are to ensure that your Invisalign smile transformation happens as quickly as effectively as possible! Caring for your Invisalign aligners may be different than caring for traditional braces, but it’s definitely… Read more »
Protecting Your Young Child’s Smile: 8 Key Questions To Consider
Posted on February 7, 2019
As an orthodontist, I get asked a lot of questions every day. Some questions my younger patients ask me to verge on the silly side, i.e. “What did you have for lunch?” (A turkey sandwich, if anyone was wondering.) However, the questions I get from parents are usually of a more serious nature, like, “When… Read more »
8 Reasons to Take Care of Your Teen’s Teeth NOW
Posted on January 14, 2019
If you’re like me, you’ve probably blocked out some of the more cringe-inducing memories of your teenage years, but I’m sure you remember that being a teenager can be HARD – and having a smile you’re not proud of can make it even harder. Though we encourage otherwise, it’s an undeniable fact that many teens’… Read more »
A Beautiful Smile – The Gift That Keeps on Giving!
Posted on December 4, 2018
It’s December, which means that the gift-giving season is officially in full swing! Before you race off to the mall to buy that sweater or those holiday socks with dreidels or reindeer on them, consider giving yourself or your loved ones something infinitely better – the gift of a confidence-building smile. Okay, I know what… Read more »
Use It or Lose It
Posted on November 7, 2018
Making the Most Out of Your Flexible Spending Account It’s almost the end of the year, and your flexible spending account dollars are on the verge of expiring.That’s tax-free money you could be wasting! Instead of racing to Walgreens to stock up on Tylenol or nose spray, consider what you could really do with what’s… Read more »
The difference between the orthodontist and dentist who does orthodontics.
Posted on November 2, 2016
It is getting harder to tell the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist who does orthodontics. What is an orthodontist? What makes him different than a dentist who does orthodontics? Does it really matter? An orthodontist is a licensed dentist who, after graduating from dental school, returns to a university or medical center accredited… Read more »
Your Dental Benefits!
Posted on October 20, 2016
THE END OF THE YEAR IS approaching fast! Before year’s end, our team wants to remind you to take a look at your dental insurance benefits! Insurance Benefits Typically Don’t Roll Over To Next Year Each year your dental insurance company probably gives you a maximum amount of available benefits. Since those benefits don’t typically roll over into the… Read more »
Gum Disease & Your Child
Posted on October 19, 2016
At Chawla Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Surgery, we know that unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your child’s mouth without you even knowing. In fact, your child may be suffering from the beginning stages of periodontal (gum) disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s critical to watch… Read more »
Celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month!
Posted on October 17, 2016
What does the month of October mean to you? For people in the northern hemisphere, October is when the weather starts to get a little chilly: heavy jackets might come out of storage and the summer clothing gets packed away. You might start making plans for the upcoming holidays or looking at the beautiful and… Read more »
Welcome to Our Blog
Posted on October 14, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to visit our blog. Please check back often for weekly updates on fun and exciting events happening at our office, important and interesting information about our orthodontics and the dental industry, and the latest news about our practice. Feel free to leave a comment or question for our doctors… Read more »