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Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of family bonding, unwinding, and, of course, indulging in an abundance of food. While people wearing braces can still take part in the fun and festivities that come with this beloved holiday, it's important that they be mindful of which foods are safe to consume and which put your changing smiles at risk.

How do you achieve and maintain your smile at school when you just got your braces? Schools operate on a tight schedule. Consequently, students may not have the luxury of time and tools at their disposal to care for their mouth and braces. It is important to make space and time to care for your braces as food and debris can remain trapped in your braces which can cause plaque buildup and lead to other dental problems down the road. The following tips can help you or your child maintain their oral health with braces and Invisalign at school:

For many children, braces have become a common part of growing up. They work wonders correcting minor to severe issues, helping boost your child’s confidence at a time they can sometimes be uncertain about themselves and their appearance. Although not every child requires it, many benefit from orthodontic treatment like braces. However, as a parent, it can be difficult understanding whether or not your child requires orthodontic care, and what age you should begin looking into orthodontic visits.

Everyone deserves a beautiful smile, and at the office of Dr. Charles C. Harrington, we're proud to help patients throughout Gaithersburg, North Potomac, and the surrounding areas achieve one through quality orthodontic treatment. But we recognize that the alignment of your teeth is just one aspect of your smile: equally important is the whiteness of your teeth. If you're looking for a simple way to achieve a whiter smile without expensive treatments, we've got you covered. These DIY teeth whitening remedies make it easy to whiten your teeth at home.

H1 Am I Too Old to Get Braces? At the office of Dr. Charles Harrington, we're proud to help patients throughout the North Potomac, Kentlands/Lakelands, and Rockville, MD areas achieve beautiful new smiles through quality orthodontic treatment. While we get plenty of questions from current and prospective patients, there's one that stands out in particular: am I too old for braces? Whether you're in your twenties and are considering tuning up your smile or you're a senior interested in finally achieving the smile of your dreams, we want to answer this question once and for all!

The school year is starting up again, and while it's always exciting to get back into the rhythm of school, many of our patients are heading back to school with Invisalign Teen this year. Going back to school with Invisalign takes some getting used to, but thankfully, there's plenty you can do to help manage the transition. As your dedicated family orthodontist in Gaithersburg and Kentlands/Lakelands, we strive to be a resource for every part of the orthodontic treatment process – so here are Dr. Charles Harrington's tips on heading back to school with Invisalign Teen.

It’s officially summertime in North Potomac! Everyone knows that with the summer season comes the time off to travel. However, when you have Damon braces, there is no time off from them -- even when you’re on vacation. That’s why we’ve taken the time to put together a brief guide for our patients of things to do and not to do when you’re traveling with Damon braces.

At the office of Dr. Charles C. Harrington, we've helped countless patients improve their smiles through quality orthodontic treatment. Across the board, one of the most common questions we hear from our orthodontic patients in Gaithersburg and Kentlands/Lakelands is: should I get braces or Invisalign? As your committed orthodontist in Kentlands and Gaithersburg, we wanted to shed a little light on this question and explore the difference between braces and Invisalign.

At the office of Dr. Charles C. Harrington, we're proud to help patients throughout North Potomac and the surrounding areas of Gaithersburg, Kentlands, & Lakelands, MD achieve beautiful smiles through orthodontic treatment. While braces are the most popular treatment we offer, they're far from the only option – and many patients looking for a more discreet form of treatment choose Invisalign. Instead of metal brackets and wires, Invisalign uses clear, removable aligners to straighten the teeth. Invisalign offers a number of advantages, and if you're considering improving your smile through Invisalign, here are a few tips that can help you make the most of your treatment.

The new year is here, and we know people all over the Gaithersburg, Kentlands, and North Potomac communities are getting excited to start their New Year's resolutions. But besides the usual gym memberships and diet plans, there's one powerful New Year's resolution you may not be considering: achieving a beautiful new smile through Invisalign treatment. At the office of Dr. Charles C. Harrington, we're proud to provide expert orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages – and we specialize in Invisalign.

As a premier orthodontist in the North Potomac, MD area, the explosion in popularity of Invisalign hasn't surprised us. It offers a variety of advantages in comparison to braces, and both the discreet appearance and the ability to remove the aligners make it an attractive alternative for adult orthodontic treatment. However, it's not just adults that have fallen in love with Invisalign: teens love this form of orthodontic treatment as well. Here are some of the reasons why high schoolers and college students love Invisalign treatment so much.

We are so proud to announce that Dr. Harrington was selected by Washingtonian magazine as one of the best orthodontists in the Greater Washington, D.C. Area. Washingtonian’s March 2017 issue featured a highly competitive list of the area’s 578 best general dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, and other dental specialists. Dr. Charles Harrington was one of 66 orthodontists named the best in the business.

Invisalign is a revolutionary alternative to braces that eliminates metal brackets and wires, instead relying on a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten the teeth. It's been steadily growing in popularity and is now one of the most popular treatment alternatives to braces – and with good reason.

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When you choose Dr. Charles Harrington as your North Potomac, Gaithersburg, Kentlands and Lakelands, MD family orthodontist, you can rest easy knowing your in great hands! As a specialist in advanced orthodontic care for over three decades, Dr. Harrington and his staff provides state-of-the-art dental treatments that best fit your lifestyle and budget...including modern orthodontic treatments like Invisalign for both teens and adults! While Invisalign is a wonderful alternative to traditional metal braces, knowing how to take care of your removable aligners on a regular basis is crucial to the overall success of your treatment, especially while travelling. Below, Dr. Harrington and his orthodontic team details the best ways to take great care of your Invisalign clear aligners while out of town, regardless if travelling for work or for play!