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Jackson Ave Dental Blog
Our dentists in Long Island City have created this resource on how to take care of your teeth just for our patients. Perhaps it answers your question about one of our dental services?
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Invisalign Tray Cracked/Broken: What To Do
Depending on how long you've worn your Invisalign tray , you may need to get a replacement or you may be able to move onto the next set....
David Chen, DDS
Aug 14, 20243 min read
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How Long Do Invisalign Vivera Retainers Last?
Each set of Invisalign Vivera retainers should last about 18-24 months before they start to break, crack, or get stretched out from wear...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 9, 20243 min read
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What a Broken Permanent Retainer Looks Like
Permanent retainers in the mouth can break at the retainer wire interface or the wire can separate from the bonding against the tooth....
David Chen, DDS
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Permanent Retainer Glue Came Off One Tooth
Sometimes the glue can come off of one tooth in a permanent retainer. While it is called "permanent" mishaps can occur to it. After all,...
David Chen, DDS
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Cleaning Invisalign Trays With Toothpaste?
We do not recommend cleaning your Invisalign trays with toothpaste because it can be too abrasive and encourage bacterial build up. A...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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How To Remove Invisalign Trays
The best and easiest way to remove Invisalign trays from your mouth is with your index finger, starting with the tongue side of the last...
David Chen, DDS
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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How Long To Wear Retainers After Invisalign
The amount of time you're supposed to wear your retainers depends on how long it has been since you finished Invisalign treatment . Below...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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Invisalign Process: Step By Step From Start To Finish
The entire Invisalign treatment can take months or even years to complete but it depends on how complex your orthodontic case is....
David Chen, DDS
Nov 1, 20237 min read
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To Mew Or Not - The Verdict On Mewing
Despite having been developed in 1966, mewing has finally achieved virality after nearly half a century due to popularization via social...
David Chen, DDS
Sep 4, 202213 min read
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Invisalign Attachment Fell Off - What Should You Do?
Invisalign attachments are temporarily bonded onto your teeth so it is not unusual for them to fall off since they're not permanent....
David Chen, DDS
Aug 7, 20228 min read
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What Happens If I Smoke With Invisalign?
A pack a day smoker that is about to start Invisalign, what can possibly go wrong? Do you need to quit smoking before you start or can...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 28, 20224 min read
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Comprehensive Guide to Invisalign Attachments
Invisalign attachments are meant as an invisible alternative to metal braces by doing everything that they can do plus look better while...
David Chen, DDS
Jun 21, 20227 min read
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Can You Drink Soda With Braces Or Should You?
You can certainly drink soda with braces since it won't affect your ability to drink it nor will it damage the wires and brackets....
David Chen, DDS
May 12, 20224 min read
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Can Invisalign Fix Underbite: Real Case Start to Finish
Do you have an underbite? Are you wondering if Invisalign can correct it or would you need metal braces? You've even heard that surgery...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 28, 20224 min read
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Can Invisalign Fix Gaps In My Teeth?
You've gapped teeth and you're wondering if its possible to do it with Invisalign or maybe you have to do metal braces? Let's find out if...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 28, 20223 min read
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Braces Cutting Your Lips: How to Fix it
Can braces cause cuts in your lip and mouth? If they are, how do you heal a cut in your mouth from the braces and how long does it take...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 26, 20223 min read
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How To Clean Your Invisalign - The Best Ways To Do It
Did you just get your Invisalign and your dentist gave you zero instructions on how to take care of it? Look no further, here is your...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 25, 20225 min read
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How To Get Relief From Invisalign Pain
Are you feeling discomfort from your clear aligners and wondering if there is anything that can alleviate the symptoms? Table of...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 25, 20224 min read
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Should You Eat Ice Cream With Braces?
Would you like to know if you can continue indulging in this sweet treat after the braces are put on? Would it damage your braces or can...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 25, 20223 min read
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When Do Invisalign Attachments Come Off?
Attachments, are they really necessary? Do I need to have them and how long do they have to stay on? In fact, when is the earliest time...
David Chen, DDS
Apr 11, 20225 min read
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