Mastroianni Orthodontics, Your Metro East Invisalign Premier Provider

For patients looking for an esthetic alternative to traditional braces, we are proud to offer the Invisalign and Invisalign Teen systems, which use a series of removable, clear aligners. Dr. Mastroianni is an Invisalign Premier Provider, and having treated hundreds of patients in the Metro East community, is one of the most experienced providers in the area. Dr. Mastroianni was also the very first provider in the Metro area for Invisalign Teen!

Want to learn more? Call us at our Glen Carbon or Swansea offices today to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Mastroianni to determine if Invisalign will work for you!

Flossing with Braces

Many people think that flossing is only to get the food out from in between your teeth, when actually flossing should be done every day on every tooth to help protect your teeth and gums. Flossing is even more important when in braces, as food can easily be caught between the brackets and wires. If you need a refresher on how best to floss between braces, check out this video from Bracesquestions.com below. You can also give us a call or ask during your next appointment!

Smile, and you might just live longer!

Folks with big smiles may actually live longer than those who don’t, according to a March 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. We have known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at photos of 230 ball-players who began their careers in baseball prior to 1950 and studied their smile intensity (ranging from big smile, no smile or partial smile). The players' smile ratings were compared with data from deaths that occurred from 2006 through 2009. The researchers then took into account other factors that impact life longevity, including body mass index, career length and even college attendance.

The results? Researchers found that players who weren't smiling in the photos lived to the average age of 72.9 years. Players with partial smiles lived to be 75. Those with big smiles, however, lived on average to be 79.9 years old.

The take-away from the new study? Smile now, smile often and you might just live longer! Have you been perfecting your smile through orthodontic treatment with Mastroianni Orthodontics? If not, give us a call to set up a complimentary consultation!

Connect with the Braces Brigade!

At Mastroianni Orthodontics, we know that our patients want to get as much out of their treatment as possible. That includes asking a lot of questions and making sure they take care of both their appliances and oral health.

Would you like to learn more about what to expect during orthodontic treatment, from someone with firsthand experience? Well, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently developed the Braces Brigade Blog, where past, present, as well as future orthodontic patients from coast to coast document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journeys. The blog will serve as a source of guidance for others as the patients undergo orthodontic care.

Our team encourages you to visit the Braces Brigade blog to read these great and informative blogs—who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two! As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about the Braces Brigade or your own orthodontic treatment with us!