Our Blog

At O’Brien Orthodontics, one of the best orthodontists in Beavercreek, we know how important it is to feel confident with your smile.

And oftentimes what we see with the families that visit us is delight when kids finally finish their orthodontic treatment… and then parents realizing they’d be more confident with their own smile if only their teeth were whiter or straighter.

So here’s everything you need to know about professional teeth whitening + Invisalign from a top orthodontist in Beavercreek…

Just got braces and worried about what you can and can’t eat, best practices for hygiene, and more?

Don’t worry - Dr. O’Brien and her team in both Beavercreek and Englewood never just send you on your way without guidance and help!

When you have braces, it’s not unusual to sometimes break a wire or bracket. Even with strict adherence to best practices (like no taffy), things can happen. But as a top orthodontist in Ohio, we can tell you now DON’T PANIC! Even if it’s a Friday night and you won’t be able to get it repaired at your trusted orthodontist near you for a few days.

Wait – what about my teen’s wisdom teeth?

Finally, after 16 months of orthodontic treatment for my 14 year old, we achieved that beautiful smile. And now, 4 years later, it’s still picture perfect with her faithful nightly retainer wear. I’m feeling pretty confident that she will continue with her retainer routine even as she goes away to college in the fall – but WAIT! What about her wisdom teeth?

That glorious day! You’ve had your braces on for 21 months – that’s almost two years of your life without Starbursts, popcorn, and corn on the cob!

Today, Dr. O’Brien (a top orthodontist in Ohio, let alone the Dayton areas!) removed your braces and gave you retainers (two sets) with the instructions to wear them 23/7 (all the time except when eating and brushing) for the next four months, and then only at night time after that. BAH!

My teeth are too messed up for Invisalign to treat, right?

Wrong! Here’s why:

Clear aligner treatment, first developed and introduced by Invisalign in 1999, has gone through tremendous advancements in technology and technique since the early days. The minor crowding and malalignment that was able to be corrected with Invisalign initially has now progressed into the proficient treatment of moderate to complex bite problems.

As you beam with pride at your family dental office when all 3 of your kids receive glowing reports that they have no cavities, your smile begins to fade when the dentist hands you a small referral slip to the orthodontist for your oldest child, who is only 8. What?! He only has 6 adult teeth in, the rest are still baby teeth and they aren't that crooked!

Links to our related Orthodontic association and society websites.

View a list of orthodontic terms related to orthodontic treatment and their definitions.