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A Retainer Will be Needed after Your Child’s Braces are Removed

Each of your child’s braces adjustments at Dr. Chris Shannon’s orthodontic clinic has helped to bring their teeth into their ideal position and orientation. This will significantly reduce their chances of suffering chips, dental fractures, and dental attrition, while also providing them with a more attractive smile. Once this has been achieved, Dr. Chris Shannon can uninstall the braces. However,... read more »

Simple Ways to Care For Your Braces

Congratulations on your new braces! Although it may look like a complicated array of hardware in your mouth, taking care of them is relatively easy. First, don’t forget to visit your dentist. Even though you will be seeing quite a bit of your orthodontist for a while you will still need to see your dentist for your regular cleanings and... read more »

Invisalign®Aligner Care

If you are considering wearing Invisalign® aligners to straighten your smile issues? If so, we congratulate you for investing in your healthy, beautiful smile. Today, our experienced dental team would like to give you some insights into how you would care for your aligners as your smile undergoes its transformation. Let's have a look! Your first course of action is to rinse your... read more »

Correct Problematic Malocclusions with an Orthodontic Treatment

If your smile is slightly crooked or out of its alignment, it may be affecting your oral health. In addition, your self-esteem may be taking a hit if you find yourself embarrassed to smile due to a less than stellar smile. Most misalignment issues are caused by malocclusions, which are bat bites due to teeth being out of position. Correct... read more »

Consider the Options of Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Here at Shannon Orthodontics, we strive to provide the best dental care for you and your smile. If you need the ortho care of braces to improve your speaking and chewing abilities, Dr. Chris Shannon and his associates are ready to assist you. When coming in for a cosmetic fix through the use of braces, our staff will be happy... read more »

Take Care of Your Teeth During Invisalign® Treatment

Being new to any oral health treatment takes a bit of adjusting. That is why to help you care for your Invisalign® aligner properly, Dr. Chris Shannon with Shannon Orthodontics in Davenport, Florida, is happy to provide advice, so you can keep your aligner and smile in tip-top shape. The most significant thing to remember while you transitioning your smile... read more »

Your Braces Will Need Routine Tightening

The orthodontic hardware of your braces, installed at Shannon Orthodontics’s Davenport, Florida clinic has been designed to realign your teeth over the gradual course of time. This is done by applying progressive tension during routine adjustment sessions. Each time your braces are tightened, it will move your teeth one gradual step closer to their ideal alignment. Each one of these... read more »

Upgrade Your Orthodontic Care with Clear Aligners from Invisalign®

Is your current orthodontic care in need of a transformation? Have you had an alignment in the past but your teeth are falling out of alignment once more? Upgrade your orthodontic care with clear aligners from Invisalign®. Listed below are a few reasons you should consider when switching to Invisalign: - Invisalign aligners are designed with comfort and discreteness in... read more »

Any Damage to Your Braces Needs Timely Repair

The braces installed in your mouth have been crafted from materials durable enough to handle chewing most common foods. However, there are some foods and activities that could potentially damage, bend or loosen the hardware. Should something happen, you should not delay in calling 863-353-6867 to have it addressed by Dr. Chris Shannon. The longer you delay having your damaged... read more »

The Benefits and Advantages of Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic treatment can help you and your crooked teeth in a myriad of ways. This is why treatment is so recommended. It can do much more than just straighten your chompers. To help you know a little more, our Shannon Orthodontics orthodontic team is happy to tell you all about the benefits and advantages of orthodontic treatment in Davenport, Florida.... read more »