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Invisalign Corrects Severe TMJ
Dr. Carter recommended Invisalign last fall to hopefully correct my jaw misalignment. I have suffered from severe TMJ disorder for over 20 years and during that time have had many mouth guards & bite blocks to try to prevent my jaw from sliding and locking out of place. However, it seems that these appliances caused [...]

Aiken-Augusta Progressive Study Club
On Tuesday, March 20, Dr. David and Carter Orthodontics hosted the first Aiken-Augusta Progressive Study Club. Dr. David has long felt a need for all general dentists AND specialists be up to date on the most current dental treatments and techniques, and what better way than to do it TOGETHER. Each month, Dr. David and [...]

Digital Optical Scanner Now at Carter Orthodontics


Dr. Carter Recognized as Super Elite Invisalign Provider
Dr. Carter – Super Elite Invisalign Provider Congratulations to Dr. Carter on achieving the Invisalign Super Elite Premier Provider status for 2011. Because of his hard work and dedication to the Invisalign system, Dr. Carter has been recognized among the top 1% of Invisalign practitioners in North America. There are currently only about 20 doctors [...]

3D Scans take the place of Impressions
One of the unpleasant parts of getting braces or starting the Invisalign treatment is the impression process. Read more about impressions and see photos here. Coming soon to Carter Orthodontics is a Digital Optical Scanner that will eliminate the need for impressions. Check out this video that shows how it’s done:

Invisalign on Vacation
Recently I went on vacation for a week to Jamaica. I asked Dr. Carter if there were any special instructions for taking my aligners on vacation. What if the Invisalign aligners broke while I was out of the country? What if the airline lost my luggage with my aligners stowed inside? Here are some tips [...]

Invisalign Refinements
After finishing up 23 sets of Invisalign trays, I am now in the Invisalign refinement process. Dr. Carter had estimated 20-24 months for the whole process from the beginning. So it will probably be March/April 2012 before the Invisalign process is complete. At my last appointment they removed the attachments from my teeth as well [...]

What CAN Invisalign treat?
This is a GREAT question I’m often asked. And it’s an important one. Teeth do not know what is ‘pushing’ on them. A fine example is the effect a child’s THUMB can do to teeth. Teeth simply respond to constant pressure over a period of time. So Invisalign aligners (clear plastic trays that are worn) [...]

Invisalign Teen Benefits
Invisalign Teen was created for a teenager whose active lifestyle doesn’t work well with traditional braces. But even more than that, Invisalign had PARENTS in mind! That’s right. As a parent myself, I always had two concerns with teenagers wearing Invisalign: 1) They may lose or break them; 2) They’re so clear, how do I [...]

How Much Does Invisalign Teen Cost?
At Carter Orthodontics, we offer Invisalign and Invisalign Teen for the same fee as our braces! As a cost-conscious parent myself, I want the best for my kids as much as anyone. If I can get the highest quality and technology too, that’s a HUGE BONUS! So, we offer the choice of Invisalign and Invisalign [...]