Invisalign®, giving parents in Charlotte something to smile about

Hey moms and dads! Focusing on your kids' teeth and oral health so much that you've been neglecting your own? If you've been thinking about having your own set of perfect teeth, our staff at My Dentists can help! At our convenient Charlotte office, we are specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign. In fact, our doctors are 2010 Invisalign Preferred Providers!

This course of treatment consists of a set of clear aligners that are molded to fit your teeth using a proprietary technology. You wear them all day and night, except for meals, brushing, and flossing – when you can easily slip them out to make eating and cleaning a snap!

Because they're clear, your teeth will be steadily straightening – and no one will know it but you!

Please give us a call at (704) 375-8577 and schedule an appointment. We offer convenient early morning hours, and we are open on Friday!

Dr. Yeager talks Invisalign on Charlotte Today!

Did you catch Dr. Rick Yeager discussing Invisalign treatment on Charlotte Today this week? For those who missed it, Dr. Yeager and a couple of our patients - Frank and Paige - talked about Invisalign's unique power to move teeth without using traditional braces! Invisalign is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that we use at My Dentists as an alternative to traditional metal dental braces.

You wear the aligners all day and night, except for meals, brushing, and flossing, when you can easily slip them out to make eating and cleaning a snap!

We hope to see your smiling faces on Sept. 15th for Invisalign Day at My Dentists. We will be offering FREE Invisalign consultations!

For eligible Invisalign Day patients:

• FREE teeth whitening with Invisalign treatment
• Free 4 sets of Vivera retainers, valued at $415 with Invisalign treatment
• FREE $250 Visa gift card with Invisalign treatment
• 24-month No Interest Financing

Please give us a call at (704) 375-8577 to schedule you for an appointment for this special event. Our doctors are 2010 Invisalign Preferred Providers.

Space is limited to the first 15 appointments! Have a GREAT weekend!

National Smile Week at My Dentists!

Did you know August 9-13 is National Smile Week? For our staff at My Dentists, it's a great time to remind patients of Drs. Michalski, Yeager and Pinnavaia to practice good oral hygiene to keep those teeth shining and happy! This includes brushing and flossing regularly, avoiding foods that can stain your teeth such as tea and coffee and visiting our convenient Charlotte office every six months or as recommended.

The American Dental Association, or ADA, recommends the following for good oral hygiene:

• Brush your teeth twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won't do a good job of cleaning your teeth.

• Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental cleaner. Tooth decay–causing bacteria still linger between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. This helps remove the sticky film on teeth called plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line.

• Eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks.

• Visit My Dentists regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams.

Lastly, a great reason to smile is this: smiling can actually help you live longer according to a recent study! Have you visited our office lately for a cleaning or checkup? If not, give us a call at (704) 375-8577 to set up an appointment! Summer is a great time for a visit!

Ask My Dentists: what’s the deal with flossing?

Happy Friday! Today we thought we'd talk a little about flossing. Our staff at My Dentists hope you're not a part of the 51 percent (!) of Americans who don’t floss daily. Or worse, we hope you're not part of the 10 percent who never floss at all.

Flossing, after all, is just as important for your dental health as brushing regularly. Flossing cleans food and plaque that build up between teeth and below the gumline, key areas that brushing simply cannot reach.

Flossing 3-to-5 minutes every day is recommended, but even 60 seconds of flossing has a great benefit over not flossing at all. Also, make sure to always brush your teeth after you floss, and to rinse with water or mouthwash. When you begin flossing you may experience gum pain or bleeding, but with daily flossing and brushing this should stop within a week or so.

On a side note, has it been at least six months since your last visit to My Dentists? If the answer is yes, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our convenient Charlotte office by calling (704) 375-8577!

Happy Friday! Be sure to post your summer photos on our Facebook wall!