You finally got your braces off. Congratulations! After years of tightening, avoiding certain foods, and brushing conscientiously, you have a beautiful new smile that Hollywood stars would envy.

To keep it looking flawless, however, your orthodontist may ask you to wear a removable retainer.… Read More

There are tons of health benefits to showing your pearly whites, even when a smile doesn’t always come naturally to you. At Center City Emergency Dentist, we offer Philadelphia patients the dental veneers, braces and other dental work that they need to feel confident in their smiles and enjoy those benefits.… Read More

Roughly 1 in 10 Americans are afraid of the dentist, but many more people are fearful of the bill that comes afterward. At Center City Emergency Dentist, we believe that oral health is a vital component of your overall well-being and should never be ignored.… Read More

Do you floss your teeth every day? If you said no, you’re like most Americans. A whopping 75% of men and women do not floss daily, and 20% do not floss at all. Braces-wearers may floss even less, as the metal brackets and wires often become a hassle when it comes to oral hygiene.… Read More

Though orthodontic treatments can benefit nearly everyone with an imperfect smile, Center City Emergency Dentist has found that there are a few myths floating around that stops adults from seeking the help that they need. Read on to learn the truth behind three common orthodontic myths!… Read More

The cliché image of an awkward teenager in massive metal brackets is dead. Now, anyone looking to straighten their smile has a new option that doesn’t require cement or wires: Invisalign.

Invisalign, available at Center City Emergency Dentists in Philadelphia, uses computer-generated trays that can be removed to correct orthodontic issues over time.… Read More

For a long time, the only option that people looking to straighten their smiles had was traditional metal braces. Many avoided getting the orthodontic services that they needed to be the best version possible of themselves or correct dental issues because they did not like the way that traditional braces look.… Read More

If you have braces or other another orthodontic mouthpiece, make sure you don’t undo any of your progress you’ve already made by eating the wrong foods! Orthodontic wear, especially traditional bracket braces, can be very sensitive and misaligned by foods that are sticky, gummy or extra chewy.… Read More