For years, braces were the way to go if you needed to straighten your teeth or adjust a bad bite. But when Invisalign clear aligners became available, people began ditching the metal wires for a more comfortable, less-obtrusive solution to perfecting their smiles. Now, more than 5 million people worldwide turn to Invisalign, because it […]
COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of the world as we know it. As a result, people everywhere are taking precautions and changing their lifestyles in ways we never imagined, including visiting the dentist. Here at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, our experienced team remains committed to helping you and your family continue to have […]
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If you want straighter teeth but don’t want to go through the challenges associated with conventional braces, there’s never been a better time. Thanks to Invisalign®, gone are the days of requiring a mouth full of metal for a straighter smile. This advanced treatment uses a series of clear aligner trays to gently shift your […]
Invisalign® helps millions of patients every year to correct their smiles with easy to wear and maintain see-through aligners. It’s discreet, faster than metal braces, comfortable without any wires, and — best of all — most people won’t even know you’re undergoing teeth straightening. At Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, our experienced dental team can […]
Dental braces date back to 1819, when Christophe-Francois Delabarre, a French orthodontist, wrapped wires around his patient’s teeth to prevent shifting. Today, we have more comfortable and less painful methods to straighten teeth, but we also have almost invisible aligners. The average orthodontic treatment lasts about 18 months. With so many orthodontic solutions out there, […]
Braces are orthodontic equipment that can have significant benefits for your teeth. However, while your braces are working to realign or straighten your teeth, you have to figure out how to work around them for eating, speaking, and, most importantly, dental hygiene. Braces create more places where food, debris, and plaque can become trapped against your […]
Invisalign® has transformed the smiles of over 10 million teens and adults in the United States since its introduction 25 years ago. That includes many celebrities, such as Tom Cruise, Justin Bieber, and Serena Williams. Can these nearly invisible, game-changing aligners correct your orthodontic issues? The board-certified dentists at Trident Dental in Houston, TX, can […]