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The holidays are right around the corner! If you’re starting to think of gifts or stocking stuffer ideas for someone who’s currently wearing braces, BRIUS® or Invisalign®, or someone who’s considering orthodontics, we prepared the ultimate guide to make it easy on you. Bring on the holidays, festivities, and beautiful, healthy smiles! Here are the...

On your smile transformation journey with BRIUS truly invisible braces, you may wonder how to keep your teeth white and bright from day 1 – through the day your braces are removed. So, can you use whitening toothpaste with braces? Is there anything you should be aware of before buying whitening toothpaste? Your team at...

Hey there, parents! In your busy day-to-day, you may be wondering if it’s still possible to fix your crooked teeth and get the smile you’ve always dreamed of. And if you can benefit from orthodontics, can your 7 year old or teenager benefit too? Well the team at Matsumoto Orthodontics & Periodontics is here to...

If you’re on the journey to a stunning smile with Invisalign and the experienced Matsumoto Orthodontics & Periodontics team, you may have heard of Invisalign buttons and Invisalign attachments. Or maybe you haven’t heard of them yet! Either way, we’ll dive into what these are, how they work, and how they differ.   The Basics...

Whether your family dentist talked with you about braces or maybe you’re just considering orthodontic treatment, you may be wondering if it’s worth it! At Matsumoto Orthodontics & Periodontics, we believe that a beautiful, healthy smile is worth the journey. And it doesn’t hurt to know a little more about how your teeth can affect...

So you’ve just taken your child in for their first orthodontic exam and as Dr. Matsumoto is going over their recommended treatment plan for your kiddo, you hear the word “palatal expander”. If you immediately thought of some kind of alien vs predator device, we promise you it’s not that sinister! While Dr. Matsumoto will...

So you live in the beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina, and you’re ready to experience a smile as bright and sunny as the weather? We’ve got you! If you’re looking for a high-quality, family orthodontist in Wilmington, NC, at Porters Neck, we’d love to introduce ourselves. Expert Invisalign Treatment for Your Family We invite you to...

You’re committed to your smile transformation – through the ups and downs, in sickness and in health, right? After all, your beautiful end results will be worth the wait! So what happens if you catch a bug or wake up feeling under the weather during treatment? We’re here to answer FAQs about being sick with...