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Educational articles, tips, and orthodontic insights


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


Invisalign Loose After a Week
At Gladwell Orthodontics, many patients contact us about a week after they’ve received their initial Invisalign aligners and wonder if it’s normal for their aligners to feel loose. They also ask us if they should put in a new set


Can You Finish Invisalign Early?
Here at Gladwell Orthodontics, many patients ask us whether they can finish their Invisalign treatment early. It’s important to understand that the length of time you will need Invisalign will depend on the complexity of your case and how often


Can Braces or Invisalign Fix an Overbite?
An overbite is one of the most common dental disorders among children. Although there are a variety of treatment options for overbites, there is one that often surprises most parents. This surprising treatment is known as Invisalign and is incredibly


What Orthodontic Appliances Fix Scissors Bite?
When the upper molars are positioned outward or the lower molars are positioned inward and the molars miss one another and cause an overlap when the mouth is closed, a condition known as a scissors bite arises. If you or


Is There a Special Diet for Invisalign? Will I Lose Weight?
With traditional metal braces, you would have to avoid certain foods that may damage your brackets and wires and prolong your treatment period. If you opt for Invisalign, however, you’ll be able to remove your aligners before every meal, and



