Braces? What Braces? Invisalign is virtually invisible. The Invisalign system is a series of clear, plastic aligners which are custom...

When Is it Best to Begin Treatment? In many cases, orthodontic issues can be detected early in life. The American Association of...

When considering a plan for orthodontic treatment, it can be difficult to decide which plan is best for you and your needs. So many...

Types of Malocclusions The types of malocclusions that are treatable with braces are: Overjet. An upper protrusion; occurs when the upper...

The Benefit of Early Intervention Many orthodontic patients receive better treatment outcomes when a problem is identified and corrected...

Comfort Treatment with Invisalign is more comfortable than treatment with traditional metal braces. Invisalign clear aligners can be...

Traditional metal braces are very visible and may cause problems when talking, laughing, and when “saying ‘Cheese!’”. Dr. John Walker...

Fit and Finish The Invisalign trays are made of a clear thermoplastic material that is molded to fit snugly over the surfaces of the...

When someone mentions orthodontics or an orthodontist, people’s minds often race to images of a mouth full of traditional metal braces....

Teeth can change position over time; commonly caused by natural growth, injury, or tongue thrust (a condition where the tongue projects...

Ayer Orthodontist Explains Ceramic Braces Ceramic braces, also sometimes referred to as clear braces, are braces that are made of a clear...

For patients who want to improve the appearance of their smile, the effectiveness of their bite, and/or their overall oral and dental...

What do mouthguards do? Mouthguards help prevent players from chipping or losing teeth when sports or physical activities get rough. Many...

What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a new approach to get a straight and healthy smile. It uses custom-made aligners to gradually shift...

The Cost of Invisalign versus the Cost of Traditional Braces  Braces and Invisalign can be very similar in cost, but Invisalign can be a...

To help you get straight teeth and a healthy mouth, here are some tips from Dr. John Walker and Dr. Liz Walker for knowing if and when...

“All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” -Abraham Lincoln “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever...

Traditional metal braces and Invisalign are known to have pros and cons, but no matter which treatment plan you choose, it’s they both...

What’s Safe to Eat? There are two words that Dr. John Walker and Dr. Liz Walker say that you should focus on when choosing foods to eat...

Invisalign is designed to straighten teeth with pressure to push them into position. It follows, then, that you don’t want your teeth...