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Invisalign & Orthodontics

Invisalign

If you have always wanted straighter teeth but dreaded the idea of a full-metal mouth, Invisalign is the solution for you. These wonderfully invisible aligners are elegantly transparent: no one but you knows they are there. They gently and effectively correct flaws in the alignment of your smile, restoring it to its most comfortable and beautiful position. Invisalign is so discreet, it is like wearing contact lenses on your teeth. Just imagine finally having beautifully straight teeth while continuing your routine as usual. Eat, brush and floss as usual. You can even remove your aligners for a special occasion.

Orthodontics

There was a time when traditional orthodontics was considered a treatment for mainly the pre-teen and teenage set. Not anymore. Although it pays to start orthodontic treatment early, close to 30% of orthodontic patients in the U.S. are adults. No matter what your age, orthodontics can protect your bite, maximize your teeth's performance, and create a beautiful, well-aligned smile. Orthodontic treatment can also rejuvenate your facial appearance by reshaping the jaw, neck and lips. In addition, well-aligned teeth make oral hygiene easier to maintain. Contact Dr. Maple Shade Dental Group today to find out how orthodontic treatments, such as braces, can improve your appearance, improve your health and make you feel beautiful.

Sleep Apnea

In recent years, snoring and sleep apnea have been recognized by the medical profession as being manageable with intra oral appliances (Oral Airway Dilators). Oral appliances that treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are devices, worn in the mouth, which are similar to orthodontic retainers or sports mouthguards. Oral appliance therapy involves the selection, design, fitting and use of a specifically designed oral appliance that, when worn during sleep, maintains an opened, unobstructive airway in the throat. Currently, there are over 40 different types of oral appliance available. Oral appliances may be used alone or in combination with other means of treating OSA, including general health and weight management, surgery or nasal continuous air pressure (CPAP). Oral appliances work in several ways:

By repositioning the lower jaw, tongue, soft palate and uvula
By stabilizing the lower jaw and tongue
By increasing the muscle tone of the tongue

Family Dentistry

The doctors at Maple Shade Dental Group are committed to improving and maintaining the oral health of infants, children, and adolescents as well as their parents. Thanks to fluoride, dental sealants, and better dental habits, 55 percent of school-age children now have no cavities. The dramatic drop in cavities among children with regular dental care is due to regular visits to the dentist starting at an early age, professional teeth cleaning for children, proper tooth brushing habits, fluoride, and dental sealants.

The doctors and their team are happy to provide all aspects of preventative dental care and restorative dentistry for your entire family. We recommend that you begin bringing your children to the dentist for their first check up at age 2.5 to 3.0.

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Dr. George Duncan, Dr. Nizar Merheb, Dr. Timothy Ruffner, Dr. Erin Shanahan, Dr. Barry Simms and Dr. Rodney Willey - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry to the area of North Peoria, East Peoria and Dunlap, Illinois (IL).