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Notes from the chair.
Practical insight from Dr. Peterson on Invisalign, braces, bite problems, and the connection between your smile and your overall health.
Chipped a Front Tooth? It Might Be a Warning, Not an Accident.
Most patients think a chipped front tooth means they bit down on something wrong. Sometimes that's true. More often, the chip is a symptom of a bite problem the patient didn't know they had.
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Compliance Is Easier With Braces, Right?
The biggest reason parents choose braces over Invisalign is compliance. But is it really easier to be compliant with braces? In my experience, no — and the consequences of slipping up are usually worse.
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The Most Common Reason for Invisalign? It's Not Esthetics.
When a patient says they've chipped a front tooth, the first thing to check is how their front teeth come together — because in most cases, it's a too-heavy bite causing the chipping. Here's how Invisalign helps.
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