Do you have questions about sleep apnea? If so, you’re not alone. Many people also have questions about sleep apnea because it can be a confusing and even overwhelming problem to have. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that involves interruptions with your breathing as you sleep. In fact, your breathing repeatedly stops and starts as you rest, which gives... read more »
Have you heard of the magic of Invisalign®? If not, keep reading here! Invisalign is a unique method offered by Drs. Gluck and Levin, our orthodontists in Alpharetta, Georgia, to improve the alignment of your teeth and the appearance of your smile. Invisalign is a remarkable system made of clear aligners to adjust your smile inconspicuously over time. Even though... read more »
Do you work in a professional environment and wish you can avoid the appearance of braces? If so, then this is your lucky day! Invisalign® has been known to adjust people’s teeth discreetly, so you can avoid the appearance of braces altogether. Our orthodontist, Dr. John Fleming, offers Invisalign and is happy to give you the scoop and how they... read more »
If you have chosen Invisalign®, it is likely because you are hesitant about wearing metal brackets and wires to straighten your teeth. You would love to straighten your smile without marring the beauty of it in the process. As you are just beginning your Invisalign journey, or simply considering taking that first step, Dr. John Fleming and our team are... read more »
When straightening your teeth with the Invisalign® system, you will be wearing customized, removable, clear plastic aligners 20 to 22 hours a day. Invisalign works by providing predictable, controlled tooth movements, and requires seeing your orthodontist every 4-6 weeks to evaluate your progress. This system is popular for teens and adults because they are practically invisible, so you can feel... read more »
If you wear braces or a family member does, you may already be aware of the importance of keeping them clean, to ensure optimal oral health. Read our blog to learn the best way to maintain your investment and ensure your teeth stay clean and healthy. Every orthodontic patient should know how to keep braces clean, to protect their investment.... read more »
A common orthodontic emergency is a broken braces bracket. Brackets often become damaged because they are fragile and can become damaged by several things, including: - Eating foods that can be damaging to braces - An injury to the mouth - Brushing teeth too vigorously or incorrectly in some way - Using a toothpick - Flossing too vigorously In the... read more »
Your braces represent an effective and functional system for correcting the alignment of your teeth. They incorporate a series of metal brackets that Dr. John Fleming cements onto the faces of your teeth. They are married to metal wires and work in concert with bands and other orthodontic components. You will need to return to Dr. John Fleming’s orthodontic clinic... read more »
When you need to realign your teeth, you don’t have to use a fixed orthodontic device. A number of removable tools are available to aid you in having the smile you want. We’ve amassed a list of many of the current common removable orthodontic devices for you to learn a bit more about your available picks: Headgear. With headgear, jaw... read more »
As your orthodontic team, your treatment time with us is very important to us. We want to help you have a healthy, beautiful smile when your braces come off and our Quality Orthodontic Care team is committed to helping you achieve your alignment goals in Alpharetta, Georgia. Today our orthodontist, Dr. John Fleming, would like to share how you can... read more »