Minneapolis Invisalign

ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Clear braces are a popular request among teens and young adults in search of an aesthetic option for orthodontic treatment, but some clear brackets have a reputation for staining easily.
However, quality brackets such as Inspire ICE brackets manufactured by Ormco Orthodontics are stain resistant.

EAGAN, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – If you wear clear aligners or retainers, you know that keeping them clean and odor-free can be a challenge.

Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, a Minneapolis invisalign provider, has a couple of tips for keeping Invisalign and other types of clear plastic aligners looking good.

Avoid Toothbrush/Toothpaste

ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Lots of patients ask about clear brackets when getting braces, but some brands are giving other clear brackets an undeserved bad reputation for staining easily.

It’s true that some brands of less expensive clear brackets become discolored with wear, said Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, who owns an Eagan and Minneapolis orthodontics practice. Foods such as tomato sauces, soft drinks, coffee, tea and grape juices can discolor some clear brackets over time.

EAGAN, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Minneapolis Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth is participating in the Toys for Tots program for the third straight year.

Eisenhuth’s patients have been asked to bring in new, unwrapped toys to donate to the charity, and those who donate will be entered into a drawing to become the Eagan and Minneapolis orthodontics practice’s official spokesperson on Dec. 10 when the toys are delivered to the KARE 11 television station during the afternoon newscast.

August 26, 2008- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – There is a new generation of lingual braces that boasts a sleeker, customized design and may shave months off of total treatment time.

iBraces are lingual braces- those affixed behind the teeth instead of to the visible surfaces-  that are uniquely designed for each individual patient “to hug the lingual surfaces of your teeth for optimal comfort, fit and performance,” according to Lingualcare, a 3M Unitek company that manufactures the braces (http://www.lingualcare.com/patient/about.php) .