Do you hate smiling because your teeth are crooked? If you have avoided orthodontic treatment because you didn’t want to draw more attention to your problem with a mouth full of metal, there’s good news for you. Today, there are more options to quickly and discretely straighten your teeth than ever before.   Adults who didn’t undergo orthodontic treatment as adolescents may find that their malocclusions have negatively affected their oral health. But for many adults, the idea of wearing standard metal braces isn’t appealing. At Keenan Orthodontics, we offer numerous ways for adults to get the ..read more

Are you interested in Invisalign or Invisalign Teen  for your child? Are you asking yourself ‘is it the right choice for me’? Maybe you’ve already had a consultation with a dentist, and you’ve been told that Invisalign can straighten your front teeth, and that’s all that really matters, right?   Wrong!   Invisalign is a lot more capable than that, in the hands of a skilled Orthodontist. Invisalign can do the ‘easy’ bit of straightening the front teeth, although we’ve heard many horror stories of dentists getting into trouble due to a lack of orthodontic knowledge and training.   It is more tha ..read more

Your Smile Specialist can play a huge role in your child’s appearance and dental health. We recommend that your child is examined by an orthodontist at about age 7. Your child’s teeth might appear straight but there could be problems beneath the surface: A bad bite, poorly positioned adult teeth, jaw issues and so on. There could also be issues brought on by thumb sucking Your Smile Specialist can identify these problems and start fixing them, thus avoiding potential future problems. What will we look at? Baby teeth give a good indication of where permanent teeth will be positioned. That’s wh ..read more

Today, there is an alternative to bulky metal braces. Parents now has the option of treating their Teenagers with clear braces called Invisalign Teen. Its a more discreet alternative to regular braces, and its suitable for the vast majority of teenagers. Invisalign for Teens Invisalign has a proven track record with adults, and now Invisalign Teen is boosting the confidence of teenagers by giving them beautiful new smile. This version of Invisalign for teenagers used by Your Smile Specialists uses clear, bespoke plastic aligners to slowly move teeth into their correct position. How is Invisali ..read more

Smiling can have a positive impact on your mood and on the moods of people around you. It can give you an instant boost, even when you’re having a bad day. However, not everyone is comfortable smiling. There are a number of problems that can turn a great smile bad, but there are solutions that can transform any smile. Straight, Intact Teeth The positioning of your teeth plays a huge part in a great looking smile. If your teeth are crooked, missing or poorly spaced it can contribute to a poor looking smile and low smile confidence. Misaligned teeth can be straightened by a skilled orthodontist ..read more

The teenage years can be a traumatic time in the life of your child. Kids are pressured to take perfect selfies, have flawless skin, and maintain model-like figures. Many children who have noticeably crooked or unevenly spaced teeth suffer from harassment and low self-esteem. Parents have several options: Traditional braces Clear or white braces Invisalign Teen How does your smile make you feel? Many teenagers feel self-conscious about their teeth and equally stressed about having treatment. Traditional braces can draw attention to that part of the body that teenagers most feel stressed about ..read more