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Not necessarily. You can still keep Invisalign aligners and retainers clean without an ultrasonic cleaner. However, many patients enjoy the convenience of having an easy way to provide a deeper clean at home. If you notice that your aligners or retainers are becoming cloudy, developing an odor, or collecting significant buildup even with regular cleaning, an ultrasonic cleaner may be worth considering.

If you’ve recently started Invisalign treatment, you may have noticed small, tooth-colored bumps attached to some of your teeth.

If you wear Invisalign, you may occasionally notice that a new aligner feels especially tight or does not seem to sit completely against every tooth right away.

When people think about improving their smile, treatments like teeth whitening, veneers, and cosmetic bonding often come to mind first. But in many cases, Invisalign can be an important first step in creating the smile you want.

As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to review your family's dental insurance benefits. Many dental plans operate on an annual benefit period, which means unused benefits may not roll over once the plan resets. If someone in your family is overdue for a cleaning, needs a filling, or has been postponing recommended treatment, scheduling care before year-end may help you make better use of the coverage you already have.

If you have ever looked at your smile and wondered whether your teeth could be straighter, Invisalign clear aligners may be worth considering.

Picking a shade  for a crown or multiple crowns often requires multiple steps. The first step is to determine if the shade of the teeth we are matching to is adequate.

If you’re starting Invisalign treatment, you may hear your dentist mention something called IPR. The term can sound a little intimidating at first, but it’s actually a very common technique used in clear aligner treatment.

A new school year brings fresh routines, busy mornings, after-school activities, and plenty of changes for families. Before schedules become packed, it is a good time to make sure your child’s oral health is ready too. At Paglia Family Dental in Marlborough, we provide family and pediatric dentistry designed to help children maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout the school year. The practice has served generations of Marlborough families for more than 80 years.

When most people hear about stress, they immediately think of such things as headaches, exhaustion or difficulty falling asleep, but there is one more problem caused by stress – oral health issues. Chronic stress can impact people's everyday routines and health in such a way that can result in various dental problems.