Permanent Retainer vs Removable Retainer: Pros and Cons
Orthodontic treatments are a significant investment, not only in terms of finances but also in the time and effort it takes to achieve a picture-perfect
May 15, 2024
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Your Dental Filling Fell Out—What You Should Do Next
If you’re reading this, chances are you have recently experienced the frustration of a dental filling falling out. While it may be alarming at first,
May 1, 2024
Should I Get Clarity Aligners As an Older Adult?
Many adults who consider straightening their teeth dismiss the idea because they think it is too late or not worth it. Adults over the age
April 22, 2024
How Much Do Spark Aligners Cost?
There are many very good reasons to seek orthodontic care. In addition to the cosmetic and confidence-building reasons for straightening teeth and correcting bite, the
April 22, 2024
What Is the Best Overbite Treatment?
In a proper bite, it is normal for the top teeth to extend past the bottom teeth slightly. However, about 22% of people have an
April 8, 2024
How to Clean Invisalign (From an Orthodontist)
Invisalign has revolutionized teeth straightening. But what good is this if it isn’t perfectly clean, hygienic, and ready to transform your smile? Wearing Invisalign involves
March 1, 2024
What Parents Need to Know About Child-Friendly Anesthesia
Child-friendly anesthesia can make the experience of undergoing surgery less stressful and traumatic for both children and their parents. There are various methods and techniques
November 15, 2023
How To Manage Anxiety in Children Undergoing Anesthesia
Children undergoing anesthesia deserve to have a positive experience with as little stress and anxiety as possible. However, it is natural for children to feel
October 4, 2023
What Are Common Types of Dental Trauma For Kids?
While we all wish for our children to have carefree and safe childhoods, accidents do happen. One common pediatric emergency is dental trauma, accounting for
September 13, 2023
What Is Fluoride?
Understanding the Importance of Fluoride What is fluoride? What are the benefits of fluoride toothpaste? Is there really fluoride in the water? At Clifton &
August 17, 2023
Why Is Flossing Necessary?
l Good oral hygiene is more than just brushing your teeth twice a day. In fact, it involves an essential practice that many often overlook:
August 7, 2023
Foods to Avoid with Braces
Orthodontic Treatment in Chapel Hill, NC At Clifton & Mauney Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, we believe everyone deserves a healthy, beautiful smile, and our mission
December 20, 2022