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
If you’ve been on the fence about starting your kids with orthodontic treatment, there’s never been a better time than now, especially since the summer is here. Here at Clifton & Mauny Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we provide professional orthodontic care to patients of all ages, every month of the year, but when summer comes … Read more
Warm weather is here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning! As you’re straightening a room or cleaning out a closet, don’t forget to check in with your oral health habits as well. Here are four tips to make sure your gums and teeth are sparkling clean. Replace your toothbrush. Take a look at … Read more
It’s that time of the year once again when love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is when everyone wants to look their absolute best for those special people in their lives. If your teeth aren’t attractive or you have bad breath, it’s time to get busy improving your smile before puckering up! Below are … Read more
2018 has finally arrived and with the changing of the calendar, it’s brought something else along with it. That’s right – New Year’s resolutions! We’re sure that plenty of you have made many different resolutions already (and hopefully haven’t broken any of them yet!). Well, as your Chapel Hill, NC orthodontist and pediatric dentist, we … Read more
Each year parents across the country use Elf on the Shelf to kick start holiday fun and encourage good behavior. Why not use the beloved tradition to encourage good oral hygiene, too? Below are 5 clever ways Elf on the Shelf will have your kids brushing and flossing with joy. A reminder to floss: Does your … Read more
Insights into Smiling & Happiness Statistics All the services we offer at Clifton & Mauney Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry are geared toward one thing: To help our patients achieve and maintain beautiful and healthy smiles they can enjoy for the rest of their lives! Whether you’re visiting us with your child to see our Chapel … 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
Avoid Teeth-Staining Foods and Habits At Clifton & Mauney, our mission is to help you achieve beautiful, healthy teeth – and that means more than just in-office dental and orthodontic treatments! Your habits and routines at home have a big impact on the health of your teeth, and it turns out that diet and certain habits are some … Read more
Setting Braces Resolutions for 2017 2017 has finally arrived and we at Clifton & Mauney hope to continue to be your choice when you’re in search of pediatric dentistry or an orthodontist in the Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Durham, NC areas for the following year and the years to come. Just as common as a … 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
