Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays
  As mentioned, nighttime DIY aligners only provide minimal tooth movement–if any at all. And though the company will use impressions of your teeth to craft your DIY aligners, it will forgo the panoramic X-rays that most orthodontists use to assess your pre-treatment dental health. If you try nighttime DIY aligners to straighten your teeth, first make sure you are current on your dental checkups to ensure there are no underlying issues with your teeth or gums.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  No, using bleach on your aligners is not recommended. Bleach can damage the plastic material and cause it to weaken or become discolored. If you use bleach, it may also irritate your mouth and cause discomfort. Instead, use a gentle cleaning solution like a 50/50 mix of water and hydrogen peroxide or an over-the-counter retainer cleaner.
• Fluoride Treatment

Restorative

• Fillings
• Crowns
  Wire engaged in orthodontic attachments, affixed to the crowns of two or more teeth and capable of causing or guiding tooth movement.
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Remember, regular cleaning of your aligners, both daily and deep cleaning, is vital to maintaining their effectiveness and keeping them looking great throughout your treatment.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Brush your removable appliance every day as a part of your regular brushing and flossing schedule. Because food particles and plaque can accumulate on your appliance just as they do on your teeth, soak the appliance daily. Dissolve a Polident, Efferdent or other denture-cleaning tablet in a glass of tap water at room temperature and soak your appliance once every day. Your appliance will taste better, and you will prevent plaque and bacterial accumulation.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Jaw Surgery
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  Dr. Abrahams was raised in Ontario, Canada. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Ontario where she majored in Biology. She moved to the United States in 1991 to attend dental school at The Ohio State University. While attending The Ohio State University, Dr. Abrahams received the prestigious Thomas P. Hinman Student Scholarship Award, the William R. Wallace Dental Research Scholarship Award and the Dean’s List Award. Dr. Abrahams has also published original research supported by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation.
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Our doctors at the Fullerton/Nottingham, MD Orthodontist office are members of the American Association of Orthodontists, Mid-Atlantic Orthodontic Society, Maryland State Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, and the College of Diplomats of the American Board of Orthodontics.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Stains on Invisalign trays can develop due to various factors, such as dark-colored beverages, smoking, and bacterial buildup. These stains can compromise…
• Braces
  Would you like to participate in our Smile of the Month contest? Just email us a photo of your smile after your braces have been removed to orthodonticassoc@gmail.com.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  The aligners are composed of a thermoplastic material and look similar to whitening trays or a custom nightguard that a dentist’s office creates. You will wear several aligners, as each is designed to move your teeth into new placements.