Invisalign® and your oral health, from Dr. Cordoba

When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Dr. Cordoba is an premier provider of Invisalign and can assure you that there are more reasons to smile about treatment with our office than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Dr. Cordoba the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.

Bon voyage! Summer traveling tips, from Dr. Cordoba.

For many, summer is the perfect time to plan a vacation with friends or family. Often, it is inevitable that someone will forget to pack travel necessity. That's why our team at Cordoba Orthodontics wants to share an interesting article from ParentsAsk.com that outlined five important tips for summer travel with children. We strongly encourage you to give this article a read if you’re heading out with the family this summer. Here are even more tips you can use to ensure your vacation packing—and the traveling itself—goes as smooth as possible!

Happy traveling! Be sure to share your summer photos on our Facebook page!

- Dr. Cordoba and team

How nail biting is harmful to your oral health, from Dr. Cordoba

We’ve all heard that biting your nails is a bad habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so awful about it? Recently, our team at Cordoba Orthodontics found an interesting article in the Huffington Post on about how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health. Today, Dr. Cordoba and our team would discuss some of the article's findings.

Firstly, let’s get the facts straight. Technically, nail biting is called Onychophagia, and is a very widespread habit among various age groups. Nail biting is often triggered by stress and commonly decreases with age. That being said, nail biting is unsanitary, unattractive, unhealthy for your teeth, and expensive!

Here’s why:

• It’s unsanitary- Your nails are dirty, almost twice as dirty as your fingers! Hence, biting your nails is just asking for germs and bacteria.
• No good things come to your teeth- Nail biting causes your teeth to constantly be chewing, which is not good for them. This excessive motion wears your teeth down faster than a non-nail biter’s and puts a large amount of stress on your front teeth- contributing to teeth misalignment.
• Braces don’t love it either- Braces already put pressure on teeth, nail biting ads unnecessary pressure, further stressing your teeth and weakening their roots.
• It can be costly- Nail biting can result in up to $4,000 in additional dental bills over one lifetime, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Yikes!

What can you do about it?

Now that you know how harmful nail biting can be, it’s time to take action to break your nail biting habit. Try to be conscious of your fingernails and to keep them looking good- this will help you resist the temptation. Ask Dr. Cordoba or visit this article for more advice on how to stop nail biting.

Ask Dr. Cordoba: Why the Damon® System?

Big things are happening in the world of orthodontics, and Damon braces are at the forefront of this change. This new orthodontic treatment allow teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. With the Damon System, finding that perfect smile is easier than ever!

Why is Damon® better?
One of the greatest benefits of Damon braces is their ability to achieve amazing results with faster treatment periods. Depending upon your specific situation, this may mean saving several months of treatment! After analyzing your particular needs, we will be able to provide you with a treatment plan that will have you smiling soon! Because Damon braces are so precise and effective, we can reduce the need for many of the time-consuming and complicated procedures that are used with traditional braces. Because Damon braces work more efficiently, fewer adjustments are required. As a result, your appointments will be faster and fewer in number. Due to the unique design of this new braces system, we can move your teeth into their correct positions with much less discomfort than traditional braces. Also, Damon braces are small, very comfortable, and easy to keep clean.

Dr. Cordoba is a certified Damon System provider. To learn more about the Damon System or your treatment here at Cordoba Orthodontics, please give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!