Wigal Orthodontics Columbus Blog

One of the most important rules of Invisalign treatment is meeting the recommended 22 hours of wear time per day. It’s not just a suggestion; it’s essential to ensure your teeth move as planned and you stay on track with your treatment. But life can be busy, and it’s easy to underestimate how much time your aligners spend out of your mouth. So how do you make sure you’re hitting that 22-hour goal every day? Here are some practical tips to help you stick to your Invisalign wear schedule and maximize your results.

Not all of us were lucky enough to develop a perfectly straight smile. There are various alignment issues that can develop and warrant orthodontic treatment. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available to improve the appearance and function of the teeth. Overbites are one of the most common reasons why people require braces. Here are some of the reasons why it is so important to correct overbites.

Orthodontics can make all the difference for your smile, correcting alignment and jaw issues that can create bigger dental problems down the road. If you’re considering metal braces for yourself or your child, you might’ve heard some less-than-encouraging myths (and maybe some silly ones). Continue reading to set the record straight and bust some popular misconceptions about metal braces once and for all!

Having working orthodontic equipment is essential to successful treatment, but sometimes accidents happen, and your braces may become damaged. If you have a loose or missing bracket, here’s what you should do next, and why timely repairs are so important to your treatment!

You, like many others, may be considering Invisalign because the aligners are far more aesthetically pleasing than metal brackets and wires. While that’s certainly a noteworthy perk, it’s not the only one! Below, you’ll find six benefits of Invisalign that have nothing to do with aesthetics!