Crafting Smiles Blog

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means you’ve probably got big plans with family and friends – and hopefully, food is involved! However, did you know that amongst all of the tasty, seasonal dishes, some stand out as extraordinary for your dental health? Here’s a closer look at a few popular Thanksgiving foods that are surprisingly good for your teeth, along with a few that you should enjoy in moderation or avoid if possible.

Spooky season has officially arrived! If you recently got Invisalign, don’t worry – your orthodontic treatment won’t get in your way of going to haunted houses, painting pumpkins, or watching scary movies. In fact, you can even eat your fair share of seasonal treats, like candy corn and pumpkin-shaped chocolate bars, with the right best practices in place. With this in mind, keep reading to learn how to survive Halloween with Invisalign.

Teenagers undergoing Invisalign treatment can face unique challenges, especially during the busy bustle of back-to-school season. Balancing school activities with the responsibility of wearing and caring for their aligners requires planning and patience, after all. If you want to set your teen up for success with Invisalign for the upcoming school year, continue reading.

If you’re planning on leaving town – whether it’s on a road trip to see family or on a plane to see other parts of the world – then you likely have a laundry list of to-dos. Even still, it’s important that you make time for one task: visiting your dentist. If you’re not convinced, read on to learn a few of the many reasons you should visit your dentist before leaving for summer vacation!