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What Happens after You Send in Your Dental Impressions? A Step-By-Step Walkthrough

Table of Contents What Is a Dental Impression and Why Does It Matter? What Happens after Sending Impressions for Aligners? Step 1: Your Impressions Are Shipped to the Dental Lab...

What Happens after You Send in Your Dental Impressions? A Step-By-Step Walkthrough

Table of Contents What Is a Dental Impression and Why Does It Matter? What Happens after Sending Impressions for Aligners? Step 1: Your Impressions Are Shipped to the Dental Lab...

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Can You Start Aligners with Fillings or Crowns?

Table of Contents What Actually Matters Before You Start Fillings and Aligners: What It Feels Like in Real Life How At-Home Aligners Fit Into This If You Grind Your Teeth...

Can You Start Aligners with Fillings or Crowns?

Table of Contents What Actually Matters Before You Start Fillings and Aligners: What It Feels Like in Real Life How At-Home Aligners Fit Into This If You Grind Your Teeth...

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An image shows a boy holding clear aligners to treat crowded teeth

Kids with Crowded Teeth: Alternatives to Braces

Table of Contents What Causes Crowded Teeth in Children? Common Causes of Kids' Crowded Teeth Treatment Needs Genetics and Jaw Size Premature Loss of Baby Teeth Thumb Sucking and Oral...

Kids with Crowded Teeth: Alternatives to Braces

Table of Contents What Causes Crowded Teeth in Children? Common Causes of Kids' Crowded Teeth Treatment Needs Genetics and Jaw Size Premature Loss of Baby Teeth Thumb Sucking and Oral...

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Split image showing a close-up smile with clear aligners on the left and metal braces on the right.

Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: Which One Saves You More?

Table of Contents Upfront Costs of Clear Aligners vs Traditional Braces Price Breakdown of Traditional Braces Price Breakdown of Clear Aligners The Hidden Costs of Treatment That Add Up Emergency...

Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: Which One Saves You More?

Table of Contents Upfront Costs of Clear Aligners vs Traditional Braces Price Breakdown of Traditional Braces Price Breakdown of Clear Aligners The Hidden Costs of Treatment That Add Up Emergency...

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A person’s smile transformation journey from post-extraction healing to a straight, aligned smile using clear aligners.

Wearing Aligners after Tooth Extraction: Expert Tips for a Smooth Recovery

Table of Contents What Actually Happens to Your Mouth After an Extraction When Can You Actually Resume Wearing Aligners After Tooth Extraction Simple Extraction vs. Surgical Extraction: Does It Matter?...

Wearing Aligners after Tooth Extraction: Expert Tips for a Smooth Recovery

Table of Contents What Actually Happens to Your Mouth After an Extraction When Can You Actually Resume Wearing Aligners After Tooth Extraction Simple Extraction vs. Surgical Extraction: Does It Matter?...

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What Is a Bite Splint

Table of Contents What Is a Bite Splint? Why Do People Need Bite Splint Therapy? Bruxism: The Most Common Driver TMJ Disorders and Jaw Muscle Tension Understanding Dental Splint Types...

What Is a Bite Splint

Table of Contents What Is a Bite Splint? Why Do People Need Bite Splint Therapy? Bruxism: The Most Common Driver TMJ Disorders and Jaw Muscle Tension Understanding Dental Splint Types...

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A woman smiles during a virtual dental aligner consultation on a computer.

From Consultation to Completion: Your Aligner Journey

Table of Contents What to Expect With Aligners Before You Even Order Capturing Your Teeth (Impressions or 3D Scan) Dental Review and the 3D Smile Projection Aligner Fabrication and Delivery...

From Consultation to Completion: Your Aligner Journey

Table of Contents What to Expect With Aligners Before You Even Order Capturing Your Teeth (Impressions or 3D Scan) Dental Review and the 3D Smile Projection Aligner Fabrication and Delivery...

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A woman smiling after achieving a picture-perfect smile.

Your Smile Journey with Smilepath: From Impression Kit to Confident Results

Table of Contents Start Strong with the Right Clear Aligner Treatment Plan Understanding the Clear Aligner Treatment Impression Taking Aligner Fabrication Adjusting to Daily Wear Completing the Clear Aligner Treatment...

Your Smile Journey with Smilepath: From Impression Kit to Confident Results

Table of Contents Start Strong with the Right Clear Aligner Treatment Plan Understanding the Clear Aligner Treatment Impression Taking Aligner Fabrication Adjusting to Daily Wear Completing the Clear Aligner Treatment...

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Are Essix Retainers Effective?

Are Essix Retainers Effective?

Table of Contents What Makes Essix Retainers Effective at Retaining Teeth They Wrap around Individual Teeth They Counteract Periodontal Ligament Memory Custom-Molded Precision Fit Full-Arch Coverage Higher Patient Compliance Durable...

Are Essix Retainers Effective?

Table of Contents What Makes Essix Retainers Effective at Retaining Teeth They Wrap around Individual Teeth They Counteract Periodontal Ligament Memory Custom-Molded Precision Fit Full-Arch Coverage Higher Patient Compliance Durable...

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Smilepath Impressions Kit - Trusted by 10,000+ Smiles.

First Impressions Count! How to Make One with Your Impression Kit

Table of Contents How Dental Impressions Shape the Aligner Fitting Process Steps to Take before Your Dental Impressions How to Take Dental Impressions with the Smilepath Kit Mix and Roll...

First Impressions Count! How to Make One with Your Impression Kit

Table of Contents How Dental Impressions Shape the Aligner Fitting Process Steps to Take before Your Dental Impressions How to Take Dental Impressions with the Smilepath Kit Mix and Roll...

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Young man looking at a calendar, thinking about orthodontic treatment options for overcrowded teeth.

How Long Does It Take to Fix Overcrowded Teeth?

Table of Contents Treatment Options and Timelines for Overcrowded Teeth Minor Crowding with Clear Aligners Severe Crowding with Braces Factors Affecting How Long Treatment Takes Severity of Crowding Type of...

How Long Does It Take to Fix Overcrowded Teeth?

Table of Contents Treatment Options and Timelines for Overcrowded Teeth Minor Crowding with Clear Aligners Severe Crowding with Braces Factors Affecting How Long Treatment Takes Severity of Crowding Type of...

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Three orthodontic retainers shown side by side: a clear retainer, a Hawley retainer, and a fixed bonded retainer

Types of Retainers: Which One is Best for You

Table of Contents What Are the Main Types of Retainers? Clear (Essix) Retainer Hawley Retainer Fixed Retainer How Much Do Different Types of Retainers Cost? Which Type of Retainer Should...

Types of Retainers: Which One is Best for You

Table of Contents What Are the Main Types of Retainers? Clear (Essix) Retainer Hawley Retainer Fixed Retainer How Much Do Different Types of Retainers Cost? Which Type of Retainer Should...

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