Resources
Educational articles, tips, and orthodontic insights
Changing Invisalign Trays – How Often and at Night?
In order for Invisalign to be effective, you must wear your aligners for at least 22 hours a day and change them when your orthodontist tells you to do so. Although Invisalign does give you the freedom to remove your
Will Invisalign Give Me a Lisp or Change My Speech?
Invisalign is preferred over traditional metal braces for a variety of reasons. In addition to being virtually unnoticeable, Invisalign aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, and playing sports, making them more convenient than metal braces. They are also affordable
Is a Palate Expander Painful in Elementary School?
The goal of a palate expander is to widen someone’s mouth. This helps if the teeth are crowded or a patient has a crossbite. Specifically, a palate expander splits the upper jaw with every turn and the bone that exists
Puffy or Swollen Gums After Braces – Should I Worry?
Shortly after you or your child receives braces, you may notice swollen gums and wonder whether you should be concerned. The good news is that irritation and soreness immediately after new braces or an adjustment is normal. However, if swollen
Can You Get Braces or Invisalign If You Have Gum Disease?
If you have been diagnosed with gum (periodontal) disease, you may be wondering whether you should get braces or Invisalign. The truth is that you should wait until your gums have achieved optimal health before undergoing an orthodontic treatment. Since
North Raleigh Orthodontist Near I-540
If you are seeking a North Raleigh orthodontist that is an Invisalign Diamond Plus specialist, look no further than Gladwell Orthodontics. Being that we are an Invisalign provider of Super Elite status, we set ourselves apart from many other Invisalign
Invisalign Provider Membership Tiers
Dr. Jason Gladwell is one of the very few Super Elite Invisalign Providers in the state of North Carolina. This distinguishes him as a top 1% provider in the entire United States. The Invisalign provider membership tiers are as follows:
VPRO5 Invisalign Procedure in North Carolina
If you are seeking VPRO5 Aligner Acceleration in conjunction with Invisalign, Gladwell Orthodontics can provide this service. VPRO5 is used for only five (5) minutes per day; the VPRO5 vibrates gently to help ensure that aligners are fully engaged with
What is the crack you hear when turning a palette expander?
Come morning time, your little bundle of joy awakens from his or her slumber and begins the morning routine of the day: flossing, brushing, and turning the key on the expander when… crack! What is that? The palatal expander is
How long do you need a palatal expander?
Braces, headgear, retainers: it’s as if the list of orthodontic tools used to straighten will never end! Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignments that are improperly positioned. The misalignment or overcrowding of teeth may
Brier Creek, Raleigh NC Invisalign Orthodontist
In late 2017, Gladwell Orthodontics will have a location more convenient to those that live in Brier Creek, Raleigh, NC. Whether you are a member of Brier Creek Country Club and have a home on the course or you live
What is the New Dental or Orthodontist’s Office on Leesville Rd in Raleigh?
If you have driven on Leesville Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, near Interstate 540 you have likely noticed our brand new office. The office is on Leesville Road and Strickland Road very close to the CVS, Walgreens, Harris Teeter and