Smooth Transition to a Sippy Cup Moving from a bottle to a cup is a huge transition for your baby’s oral health. A baby’s jawbone, palate, teeth, and oral cavity all change and shift as they grow and develop. A sippy cup nozzle can drastically alter important oral structures and impact speech, airway, and sleep … Read more
The best way to teach your kids healthy brushing habits is through the power of routine! Research suggests that it only takes three weeks to establish a routine; after the third week, it feels natural to perform your new habit. If you want to help your child build lifelong oral health habits, here are three … Read more
Clifton & Mauney Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry offers Invisalign because it is one of the leading patient-preferred treatment plans for straightening teeth. Instead of metal brackets and wires, orthodontists prescribe a series of clear, removable inserts to correct teeth alignment. Clear aligners are so popular, in fact, that new online smile services have entered the … Read more
We heard you’re getting braces. Congratulations! We are so excited to be a part of your journey to straighter teeth! Today, over 4 million Americans wear braces and you are about to be a part of the pack. But before you get your own set, here are 5 things to expect when you get braces. … Read more
Assess Your Candidacy for Invisalign While traditional metal braces used to be the only option for quality orthodontic treatment, these days, there are a variety of alternative treatments on the market – and Invisalign is one of the fastest-growing and most popular. Instead of metal brackets and wires, Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten the … Read more
Preparing Your Child for a Dental Visit We all know that regular visits to a dentist are a crucial part of helping a child develop healthy, strong teeth and a beautiful smile. Unfortunately, though, children aren’t always so receptive to the idea! While a dentist doesn’t actually pose anything to be scared of, many children … Read more
Seven Reasons to See An Orthodontist by Age Seven Many people are surprised to learn that the American Association of Orthodontists or AAO recommends all children see an orthodontist for the first time by the time they turn 7 years of age. While this may seem like a very early age to take your child to an … Read more
Discover the Top 10 Reasons for Invisalign 2016 is here, and that means many of our patients are going to be making new years’ resolutions to get in shape, tidy up the house, or learn something new – but this year, we encourage you to resolve to invest in your best asset: your smile. A … Read more
Exploring the Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment Our Chapel Hill pediatric dentists Drs. Lenise Clifton and Charles Mauney along with their friendly staff are dedicated to providing our patients with the very best pediatric dental and orthodontic care in our warm and nurturing environment. While a smile can be improved at any age with braces, … Read more
