Incognito™ lingual braces offer the effectiveness of traditional braces minus the look of a mouth full of metal. They’re placed on the back of your teeth and won’t be visible to others unless you have widely spaced teeth. Drs. Cartsos and Zavras would love to help you determine if this would be a good treatment option for you.

Benefits of Incognito Lingual Braces

For many patients, the biggest benefit of Incognito lingual braces is that they are rarely perceived by anyone. Patients are able to talk and smile without feeling self-conscious about wearing braces.

Another perk is that they are just as effective as standard braces. Patients enjoy the pleasing aesthetic aspect without compromising on time or results! Lingual braces are also a great option for patients who have plastic sensitivities or can’t wear other types of clear braces.

Who can get lingual braces?

Although many patients qualify for lingual braces, not everyone is a good candidate. The best candidates are teenagers and adults with normal-sized teeth and no bite issues. Children often have smaller teeth, so lingual braces may not be suitable.

If you’re thinking about correcting your smile but don’t want traditional braces, talk to Drs. Cartsos and Zavras or visit our Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts office today. We can determine whether lingual braces are the right choice for you, so you can have the smile you’ve always wanted!

These days, it’s become more common to see adults at our office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners . . . that is, if you can see them! Whether they are seeking to overcome the stigma that “braces are just for kids,” or simply want straighter teeth without a mouth full of metal, Invisalign is an effective and easy solution.

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, from 1994 to 2010 the number of adults 18 and older who request braces increased by 58 percent: from 680,000 to 1.1 million a year. Many adults enjoy how discreet the aligners are and that the user doesn’t need to avoid any foods or make dietary changes the way you would with traditional braces. Also, each treatment is unique to the patient.

With an Invisalign treatment, you can expect to enjoy the following benefits over traditional braces:

• The total treatment time is more precise with Invisalign because your treatment is modeled by a computer. Traditional braces depend more on an estimate and aren’t as exact.
• You’ll make fewer trips to our Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts office, since you’re able to change your trays on your own every few weeks or whatever is prescribed.
• Without brackets to place over your teeth, there’s less risk to the health of your tooth enamel.
• Invisalign aligners are clear and practically invisible, so most people won’t even know you’re wearing them!

If you’re interested in Invisalign as a treatment option, please let Drs. Cartsos and Zavras know. We’d be happy to help you on your journey to a straighter, healthier smile!

These days, Americans everywhere are putting greater emphasis on health and self-improvement, and more people are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smile. September happens to be Self-Improvement Month, and our team at Convivial Dental knows that orthodontic treatment is an investment in self-improvement that will provide benefits for a lifetime. Recent advances in orthodontia now make treatment more comfortable for many interested in obtaining that beautiful smile.

Not only does orthodontic treatment give you a beautiful smile, it can also benefit your dental and general health. If teeth are poorly aligned, removing plaque and tartar by brushing and flossing may be difficult. A bad bite may result in fractured or excessively worn tooth surfaces, and the extra stress caused by a bad bite may even result in problems with your jaw joints.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Drs. Cartsos and Zavras would love to have you visit for an initial consultation. Please give us a call to schedule a visit! See you soon!

Braces don't look or feel much like braces anymore. New materials and techniques have made braces lighter and more comfortable than ever before.

One of the most intriguing developments involves Damon Smile self-ligating braces. You might recall that older style braces involved a lot of wire and rubber bands to keep in place. As teeth moved into their new positions, all that material had to be moved, too. In the meantime, the rubber and wire blocked toothbrushes and floss. In other words, it was really hard to keep teeth clean.

Damon Smile braces eliminate the connecting wires and rubber bands. Instead, one permanent component keeps braces in place. Self-ligation eliminates the need for headgear or external wires in most cases, making these braces a winner in the appearance category, too.

Avoid the Cutting Edge

Traditional braces pose a small but painful risk: you can catch your cheek or gum on the rough edge of the brace wires. Damon Smile braces have a smoother surface that significantly reduces that risk.

Because the braces self-adjust and move with teeth, patients need fewer appointments at our Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts office. They don’t have to come in for tightening or readjustments. Teeth can move into position faster with self-ligating braces, although this can vary by patient. Patients report the braces are pretty comfortable, too.

More Room to Move

Another thing we like about Damon Smile braces: they actually adapt to the shape of the mouth as teeth change position. As a result, Drs. Cartsos and Zavras won’t have to pull back teeth to create space for crowded front teeth.

If you need braces, you have a lot of options. There’s probably never been a better time to look into having your teeth straightened. Call our Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts office for guidance on the fastest and most effective way to improve your smile.