Want a New Smile for the New Year? Try Invisalign from The Center for Advanced Dentistry!

December 22, 2011

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Benjamin Hornstein @ 11:17 am

As the new year approaches, are you considering ways to improve your life…and your smile? At the first of every new year, people make resolutions to get in shape, get more organized, and update their looks. If you’ve struggled with crooked teeth for a while, you know what damage it can do to your self-esteem, but there’s a fairly easy and painless way to change all of that with Invisalign clear aligners from Drs. Hornstein and Gray at The Center for Advanced Dentistry in Beachwood.

Our dentists consider themselves smile artists. They can fit you for Invisalign clear braces, which will slowly move your teeth into a straighter position without the hassle, discomfort, and unattractive look of traditional orthodontics.

Why choose Invisalign clear braces for your smile makeover from The Center for Advanced Dentistry?

  • Comfort: Traditional braces can irritate soft tissues in the mouth. Invisalign aligners are smooth, making for greater comfort.
  • Ease of hygiene: To clean your teeth and braces, you simply remove your aligner, allowing you to brush and floss normally as well as clean your orthodontic appliance.
  • Attractive: Because they’re clear, people will hardly notice your Invisalign aligners, and if you need to remove them to look your best for a big event, you have the freedom to do so!

Don’t let another year pass without getting the beautiful smile you deserve. Contact The Center for Advanced Dentistry in Beachwood today to discuss Invisalign clear orthodontics!

Dr. Hornstein Helps Patients Relieve Painful TMJ Dysfunction Symptoms with an Orthotic Appliance

December 12, 2011

Do you ever think about how the muscles in your neck, shoulders, and back are connected to how your teeth fit together? Many don’t. But if you suffer from frequent neck, shoulder, or back pain, your smile may explain why.

If you have a misaligned bite, the joints that connect your jaw to your skull—known as your temporomandibular joints (TMJ)—might be overworked and stressed, resulting in other symptoms like:

  • Headaches
  • Earaches
  • Teeth grinding
  • Dizziness or ringing in your ear

The good news is that Dr. Hornstein can help patients treat TMJ dysfunction non-surgically with an orthotic appliance. An orthotic appliance is similar to a mouthguard in that it’s custom made for each patient by our lab and designed to correct the misalignment at the heart of your symptoms.

An orthotic appliance isn’t the only treatment option that Dr. Hornstein can recommend, though. To find out about all your options for treating TMJ dysfunction, call our Beachwood dental office today to schedule a consultation appointment. We serve patients from Cleveland, Solon, Shaker Heights, Pepper Pike, and surrounding areas.