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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »