You can enjoy a lifelong smile that is strong, healthy and attractive by receiving custom orthodontic treatment to enhance your tooth alignment and stabilize your bite. To help you enjoy effective orthodontic care, we offer tips on which foods to avoid and how to clean braces: — As you may know, certain foods can damage the brackets, bands and archwires... read more »

If your teeth do not correctly align in your smile, that is a condition referred to as a malocclusion, which is also commonly known as a bad bite. Malocclusions can develop in your bite at any age and for a multitude of reasons. Orthodontics is typically the best method to correct a bad bite. The following is a list of... read more »

If you wonder why your orthodontic adjustment appointments are important when you’re aligning your smile with braces in Davenport, Florida, then you have come to the right blog. Our orthodontist, Dr. Chris Shannon, is happy to tell you the reasons why it’s essential to visit our office regularly. Those reasons are: Orthodontic adjustment appointments help you have the smile of... read more »

Making the most of your smile requires cleaning your teeth on a daily basis. However, if your teeth are not in their proper alignment, your oral health will suffer. Thus, an orthodontic aligner treatment system will be needed to readjust your smile and place your teeth back in their natural positions. Orthodontics is a specialty branch of dentistry designed to... read more »

Many people believe that braces are only for children and teenagers. This is incorrect. More and more adults are undergoing orthodontic treatment. It is never too late to have your teeth straightened so you can have a healthier, more attractive smile. Having crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth can cause more issues than just marring the appearance of your smile. If... read more »

If you have suffered any oral accidents that have left you with misalignments with your smile, an orthodontic treatment may be necessary. Braces are highly effective to return your teeth to a natural alignment regardless of how they may have been displaced. Orthodontic braces are highly effective at restoring your smile and giving you the confidence, the self-esteem, and a... read more »

There are many ways Invisalign® can advance both your dental health and the outward manifestation of your smile. Having a lovely alignment to your bite can reduce your chance of cavities and other dental health issues. Thanks to the easy nature of the Invisalign system, more people than ever before are turning to them for a straight and beautiful smile.... read more »

During orthodontic treatment, certain issues can occur, especially if you do not follow Dr. Chris Shannon’s instructions. Things like failing to wear a mouth guard when playing sports or eating foods that you shouldn’t can damage your braces. Keep in mind that your braces may also need fixing at some point even if you try to follow all of our... read more »

Braces can correct alignment issues with your child’s bite. This can help prevent future issues with dental fractures, tooth decay and enamel attrition, not to mention provide them with a more aesthetic smile. At the same time, some teens are uncomfortable with the visibility of their braces. To help them feel more at ease, Dr. Chris Shannon can apply ceramic... read more »

Deviations in the alignment and position of your teeth can often increase your likability of suffering dental fractures, dental attrition, or other alignment issues while also leaving you with a less appealing smile. Our orthodontic team here at Shannon Orthodontics want to assist you with your best smile by using one of the braces types we offer to align your... read more »