When people think about orthodontic treatment, they often imagine teenagers with traditional braces. However, it’s never too late to address misalignment and malocclusion, and with modern dental technology, treating these problems no longer means having to deal with metal brackets and wires in the mouth. Treatments like Invisalign clear aligners allow dentists to help patients of all ages straighten their smiles discreetly and conveniently. Read on to learn more about how Invisalign works and whether older adults and seniors can benefit from this treatment.

Dr. Dara,
I have been diagnosed with gum disease and jaw bone loss. My dentist explained that smoking is a big part of the problem. Would it be better to switch to e-cigarettes?

Vaping pens, e-cigarettes, and JUULs are marketed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes and many people have turned to vaping to avoid the danger of nicotine. On the surface, e-cigarettes seem to have advantages over regular cigarettes, they are definitely less smelly and are advertised to have less nicotine. When looked in depth, however, and all facts considered e-cigarettes may be even more dangerous to our oral health than traditional cigarette.