Leaves Change And So Can Your Smile

Change is a part of life. Change can be predictable, like the annual transformation of leaves from green to shades of yellow, orange and yellow. We can also expect changes in our bodies, too, but how does that relate to our teeth? Teeth are set in bone, not stone. There’s no question that bone is […]

Is Your Dentist Also An Orthodontist?

Patient in chair with doctor

Both dentists and orthodontists work on teeth so it is understandable to have confusion between the two. They both provide professional care that helps patients have good oral health, and both are dental school graduates. Your dentist may even offer orthodontic services, leading you to assume that he/she is an orthodontist, but the truth is […]

What To Do With Your 2018 FSA Account?

flexible spending accounts

2018 is quickly coming to a close, which means your flex spending accounts are too! These accounts are “use it or lose it” accounts, so make sure you use every dollar and reach the FULL BENEFIT. If you currently have 2018 flex benefits remaining, feel free to call any of our three office locations in […]

Cleaning Must-Haves for Braces or Aligners when you’re on the Go

Brushing and flossing with braces

Sometimes you want to leave the Raleigh, Cary or Garner areas to venture out and see other parts of North Carolina or other areas of the country. When you set sail on an excursion, you want to make sure you are prepared to keep up with your oral health. Patients with any type of orthodontic appliance should […]

Tips to Use While on Vacation

Couple on a beach

We are in full swing of summer and families hitting the road for vacation are well underway. As you embark on a fun-filled holiday of your own, it is important to maintain good practices when it comes to taking care of your braces and overall oral health. No one wants to break a wire while […]

Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners

retainer

“Invisible braces” or what Orthodontists call “clear aligners” are here. “Invisalign” – a brand that’s become a generic term, like Kleenex, even though several companies make clear aligners, is the most popular and mainstream manufacture of these aligners. This method is one of many “appliances”  orthodontists use to move teeth and align jaws to create a healthy, […]

Zaytoun Orthodontics Raleigh Office Gets a Small Make-Over

Z Team club setup

Our Raleigh office location on Six Forks Road has received a makeover in the past two months. With the launch of our Patient Rewards Hub in mid-March, we added a bit of fun, informative and interactive pieces around the office to explain and engage our patients in the new Patients Rewards hub. Additionally, we placed […]

Can I Use A Electric Toothbrush With Invisalign? (How To Brush Teeth)

Brushing with Invisalign® doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it’s super easy to remove your aligners and properly clean your teeth–a huge shift from traditional metal braces. Invisalign offers a huge variety of benefits to those who value achieving a beautiful–and straight–smile, through a method that’s almost invisible to the eye! While Invisalign […]