Posted on June 30, 2022
Many parents opt for orthodontic treatment to correct issues with their teeth. Approximately four million Americans presently have braces. Many individuals think of braces as a way to straighten their smiles by correcting their crooked teeth. But wearing braces has several advantages beyond just making your smile look nicer. There are several more ways that… Read more »
Posted on June 13, 2022
After treatment with braces can be completed, Dr. Chelian will usually recommend a retainer, which is a small appliance that slips over your teeth and applies just enough pressure to keep them in place. While it may be easy to dismiss the use of retainers, doing so is critical to sustaining the benefits you gained… Read more »
Posted on May 2, 2022
Anyone of any age can seek orthodontic treatment. Orthodontics is a professional practice aimed at correcting misaligned teeth to achieve straight teeth. Straight teeth are desirable because they are easier to clean thus increasing oral health. It entails both the correction of misaligned jaws and teeth and the prevention of future misalignment. Obtaining the appropriate… Read more »
Posted on April 26, 2022
When people meet you for the first time, the first thing they may notice is your smile. When your teeth are not properly aligned, it can affect your self-esteem and cause other oral complications. If you suspect you have an oral health problem, you can seek braces treatment to straighten your teeth and improve your… Read more »
Posted on November 25, 2019
Thinking about getting braces or Invisalign®? Chelian Orthodontics will break it down for you – the pros, and cons, the real difference between traditional braces and Invisalign. First, a brief history. . . Did you know that braces were originally invented in 1728 by Pierre Fauchard? His version of braces consisted of a flat piece… Read more »
Posted on October 31, 2019
It’s almost time for Halloween! And everywhere you turn you see bags and bags of delicious sugary goodness calling to you like a candy-coated siren. I mean, Dr. Chelian may be a Beverly orthodontist, but he loves sugar as much as the next person. The only difference is that as a Beverly orthodontist, Dr. Chelian… Read more »
Posted on September 30, 2019
Your braces are finally off and your teeth look amazing. You find yourself smiling, even when no one is around. You can’t help it. And then you remember that one little device you’re supposed to wear every day – your retainer. Retainers are custom trays designed to keep your teeth from shifting. Now, I know… Read more »
Posted on August 29, 2019
Are you a new recipient of braces in Nashua? There’s no sugar-coating the fact that cleaning your teeth when they’re in braces is more involved than when they’re not (and at our office, we don’t like to coat things in sugar anyway). Braces create many new, tiny spaces to trap particles of food while at… Read more »
Posted on July 25, 2019
No one looks forward to having dental impressions made. The gooey consistency and how it hardens awkwardly is no fun. But guess what? The goo is gone for good. At least, at Chelian Orthodontics it is. When you come in to be evaluated for braces in Nashua, you’ll be treated to an updated experience. … Read more »
Posted on June 7, 2019
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or a child, Invisalign in Nashua has likely crossed your mind. You’ve seen the commercials or heard the ads about Invisalign – the revolutionary way to straighten your teeth while avoiding metal braces. But, is Invisalign right for you? Surprising to patients, Invisalign works for most orthodontic treatment… Read more »
