Good oral hygiene habits are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, especially in children. It’s important to start teaching children about oral hygiene at an early age so that they can develop good habits that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, many children suffer from common dental problems that can lead to discomfort, pain, and more severe dental problems. In…

Clear aligners are a minimally invasive way to straighten teeth without the use of metal braces. They work by gently moving your teeth into the correct position. Minimally invasive aligners are made of clear plastic that is custom fit to your teeth. How are Clear Aligners Considered Minimally Invasive? There are three reasons why clear aligners are considered minimally invasive….

Keeping your Invisalign aligners clean is an important task that patients must responsibly do on a daily basis. Dr. Hisham Badawi and the Smile Elements team offer several dos and don’ts of cleaning aligners to help you with this task. You will be wearing your aligners every day for 12 to 18 months. Learning how to clean aligners helps keep…

We tend to look at people with straight, healthy, white smiles to be healthier, more trustworthy – maybe even more professional. This indicates the many cosmetic benefits of having straight teeth, but there’s so much more involved than what meets the eye! Making the decision to straighten your teeth is a lifestyle choice, along with being the first step in a…

Almost every year millions of people around the world make their new year’s resolution surrounding their health, and rightly so! Did you know that in order to have a healthy body you have to have a healthy mouth? Your oral health has a huge impact on the rest of your body and even your mental health.   Implement a Routine  …

Early orthodontic treatment is a great way to spot any problems within your child’s developing mouth and treat them before they turn into life long problems. It is also the answer to solving a lot of childhood problems, some things that can be cured with orthodontic treatment might surprise you! Check out the eight ways your child could befit from paying a visit to…

What to Expect When Your Braces Come Off  Depending on the complexity of your case, your orthodontic treatment may have taken a while. There are so many check-ups involved, appointments, cleanings, and all the actual days of treatment, so much so that it may have been difficult for you to envision the end of it all. Eventually, however, the time will come for…

Orthodontic treatment requires a great deal of patience, compliance, and active participation from patients. While it is crucial to trust your orthodontist in guiding you through the treatment process, it is equally important that your orthodontist trusts you to follow directions and be an engaged participant in your treatment plan. Attending both your orthodontic and dental appointments is necessary for…