Ask Dr. Dau: What can Invisalign do for my oral health?

When patients in Tampa, Land-O-Lakes, Lutz and surrounding areas consider treatment options in, they often ask Dr. Steven Dau how Invisalign treatment at Dau Orthodontics is so different than wearing traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, please give us a call at (813) 235-4730 and set up your FREE orthodontic consultation! Happy Friday!!

Dr. Dau wants to know: Are you reading this summer?

With summer winding down here in Tampa, some of us at Dau Orthodontics wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading during the summer is a vital step in brain development and warding off the dreaded “summer slide.” Plus, it's fun!

Today, we thought we’d ask: What did you read this summer? What are some of your all-time favorites? Would you recommend any books to your fellow patients at Dau Orthodontics?

Happy reading! Be sure to share your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!

More reasons to smile about Invisalign at Dau Orthodontics!

When considering treatment options at Dau Orthodontics, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:

Healthy gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.

Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, please give us a call at (813) 235-4730 or ask Dr. Dau the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page!