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Proper aligner care is essential when you’re undergoing Invisalign treatment. You’ll need to wear your aligners up to 20-22 hours per day throughout your treatment, so keeping them clean is essential for controlling bacteria buildup, preventing bad breath and a nasty taste in your mouth, and keeping your aligners clear and transparent. But how should

Invisalign is a method of using clear aligners to straighten and correct teeth problems as an alternative to metal braces. Many patients achieve their desired smile within 6 months to a year. This may or may not involve the addition of attachments, which help anchor the Invisalign to apply the necessary force to shift the

In the popular imagination, a root canal is a painful, stressful, and uncomfortable procedure. But this is actually quite far from the truth. In reality, root canals are completely painless, and are actually the best way to get relief from the discomfort of a damaged, infected tooth. In this blog from SouthEnd Dentistry, we’ll discuss

We offer both laughing gas (nitrous oxide) sedation and deeper, pill-based oral conscious sedation at SouthEnd Dentistry. Dr. Picot always wants his patients to feel safe and comfortable, especially if they have dental anxiety.  If you’re scared and intimidated by dentistry in South End, Dilworth, Myers Park, or Uptown, we’re here to help. Wondering how

Dental implants in South End from Dr. Picot are the best way to permanently restore your missing teeth. But the treatment process for a single-tooth implant can take up to 6-7 months or longer. What happens during this time? And why does it take so long to place a dental implant compared to other options

If you’re thinking about getting Invisalign in South End, you may have read a bit about Invisalign “attachments” or “buttons.” But what are they? What do they do? And will you need them during your treatment? In this blog, SouthEnd Smiles will answer all of your common FAQs about Invisalign attachments and how they work.