If you have suffered any oral accidents that have left you with misalignments with your smile, an orthodontic treatment may be necessary. Braces are highly effective to return your teeth to a natural alignment regardless of how they may have been displaced. Orthodontic braces are highly effective at restoring your smile and giving you the confidence, the self-esteem, and a... read more »
There are many ways Invisalign® can advance both your dental health and the outward manifestation of your smile. Having a lovely alignment to your bite can reduce your chance of cavities and other dental health issues. Thanks to the easy nature of the Invisalign system, more people than ever before are turning to them for a straight and beautiful smile.... read more »
During orthodontic treatment, certain issues can occur, especially if you do not follow Dr. Chris Shannon’s instructions. Things like failing to wear a mouth guard when playing sports or eating foods that you shouldn’t can damage your braces. Keep in mind that your braces may also need fixing at some point even if you try to follow all of our... read more »
Braces can correct alignment issues with your child’s bite. This can help prevent future issues with dental fractures, tooth decay and enamel attrition, not to mention provide them with a more aesthetic smile. At the same time, some teens are uncomfortable with the visibility of their braces. To help them feel more at ease, Dr. Chris Shannon can apply ceramic... read more »
Deviations in the alignment and position of your teeth can often increase your likability of suffering dental fractures, dental attrition, or other alignment issues while also leaving you with a less appealing smile. Our orthodontic team here at Shannon Orthodontics want to assist you with your best smile by using one of the braces types we offer to align your... read more »
Congratulations on your new braces! Although it may look like a complicated array of hardware in your mouth, taking care of them is relatively easy. First, don’t forget to visit your dentist. Even though you will be seeing quite a bit of your orthodontist for a while you will still need to see your dentist for your regular cleanings and... read more »
Being new to any oral health treatment takes a bit of adjusting. That is why to help you care for your Invisalign® aligner properly, Dr. Chris Shannon with Shannon Orthodontics in Davenport, Florida, is happy to provide advice, so you can keep your aligner and smile in tip-top shape. The most significant thing to remember while you transitioning your smile... read more »
The orthodontic hardware of your braces, installed at Shannon Orthodontics’s Davenport, Florida clinic has been designed to realign your teeth over the gradual course of time. This is done by applying progressive tension during routine adjustment sessions. Each time your braces are tightened, it will move your teeth one gradual step closer to their ideal alignment. Each one of these... read more »
Have you broken a bracket on your braces? If so, it’s important to take the necessary steps so you avoid delaying your treatment time. That way you can still have your perfect smile in the amount of time you expect. So, to help you treat the bracket and improve the situation, our Shannon Orthodontics orthodontic team encourages you to do... read more »