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What You Can and Can't Eat With Braces
07/06/2022

Braces or no braces, Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics always recommends eating a well-balanced diet. But some healthy foods will need modified in how you eat them with braces. Cut hard foods like carrots or apples into smaller pieces. This makes them less a threat to your braces.

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Benefits of a Straight Smile
12/19/2019

At Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, our goal is to help everyone achieve the confidence they’re capable of by offering comprehensive orthodontic treatments & services. While gaining a straight, beautiful smile is the most noticeable effect of wearing braces or Invisalign, there are often other reasons why your doctor may suggest treatment.

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How to Survive the Holidays With Braces
10/28/2019

At Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, we want to ensure that you can enjoy the holidays even though you have braces. After years of working with children, teens, and adults, we have developed a list of foods you can eat over the holidays and those that you should avoid.

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Braces Friendly Halloween Treats
10/14/2019

It goes without saying that candy and dental hygiene are natural enemies but that doesn’t have to mean that you can’t enjoy the Halloween season. In fact, there’s a multitude of sweets you can enjoy (in moderation) without having to worry about a thing, and Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics is here to help guide you through what you need to know this Halloween!

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How Often Should You Get Your Teeth Checked?
09/02/2019

At Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, it is our goal to ensure the orthodontic health and dental hygiene of all of our patients. Even though you are seeing the orthodontist for your braces, Invisalign Teen or Invisalign, you still need to visit the dentist regularly as well.

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Questions All Parents Have About Invisalign Teen
03/15/2019

Have all of your parental questions answered about Invisalign Teen today! Call Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics in Erie, PA for your next appointment!

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A Day In The Life of a Patient With Invisalign
03/13/2019

Teens and adults who are looking for the right orthodontic solution often ask what life is like with Invisalign as opposed to regular braces. While the lifestyle changes that are needed during treatment are well-discussed within our culture after decades of normalized experiences with them during adolescence and later, aligner trays are relatively new, so it’s natural that people have more questions about them.

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How Invisalign Teen Differs From Regular Invisalign
02/01/2019

What is the actual difference between invisalign and invisalign teen? We get this question a lot. Read this short blog for the answer.

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What Causes Crooked Teeth?
01/09/2019

Discover some of the most common causes of crooked teeth & how to correct your smile with braces or Invisalign in Erie, PA. Schedule your appointment today!

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Am I Too Old For Braces?
12/18/2018

Braces are often thought of as something for teenages, but this is not the case! There is no age too old for braces. If you are an adult, unhappy with your teeth and smile, let’s talk through your options. At Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, we offer comprehensive orthodontic options for adults, including discrete and inconspicuous options. Orthodontic treatment for adults is actually very similar to teen treatment, the difference is we can make it more discrete with clear braces or Invisalign. Our Lawrence Park staff and orthodontists will find the best and most appropriate treatment plan for you.

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How to Get The Most Out Of Your Invisalign Treatment
08/24/2018

Invisalign is the perfect alternative to braces for patients that are looking for a less painful and more convenient orthodontic treatment. While Invisalign may be more convenient than braces, it is important to take the extra steps to get the most out of your treatment and straighten your teeth as quickly as possible.

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What Life With Invisalign Is Like
08/23/2018

If you’re considering Invisalign, you may have a lot of questions about how your life will change during your treatment. Here’s a list of the answers to the most common questions we get, here at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, about the Invisalign lifestyle.

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Orthodontic Treatment as an Adult
07/04/2018

Even if you never went through orthodontic treatment as a kid, it’s never too late to get a perfect, healthy smile. With modern orthodontic appliances like braces or Invisalign that can be used to fix any kind of smile at any age, adults that missed out on straighter teeth when they were younger can finally enjoy a smile that fills them with confidence and helps them have a healthier life. However, adult orthodontic does have its differences when compared to getting treatment as a kid. These differences should not deter you from getting treatment, since the benefits from a new smile greatly outweigh any difficulty that you may face while getting your new smile.

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Caring For Your Braces During Summer Break
04/18/2018

Summer is almost here, getting so close with each passing day that you can almost taste the ice cream and feel that warm summer sun on your skin. While everyone looks forward to summer vacation, having braces gives you something else you get to look forward to as well; having a new, perfect smile! Unfortunately, summer can pose some serious risks to that new smile of yours, since vacation or travel can often throw off your normal routine or make you forget to take care of your braces. To make sure that your orthodontic treatment stays on track so you can get that perfect smile as soon as possible, our team at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, have put together this guide on how you can make sure your smile-in-progress survives the summer.

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Soda and Dental Health
02/23/2018

A healthy smile isn’t only brought upon by visits to your dentist or your orthodontist here at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics. It’s not even just about your typical oral hygiene regimen (but please don’t stop the great work that you’re doing!). The foods that you eat can have a major effect on your dental health. While some foods are great for your teeth, others can have a detrimental effect on them. One such common beverage that can be very harmful for your teeth is soda.

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How to Clean Your Invisalign Aligners
12/19/2017

When we provide you with your first set of Invisalign aligners, it’s safe to assume that you’ll be excited to begin your orthodontic journey toward an incredible new smile! To ensure your treatment goes smoothly, it’s important to practice proper oral hygiene and to keep your aligners clean, clear, and odor-free. Even though you’ll be removing your aligners when you eat and drink, they can still collect bacteria and become discolored if you don’t keep them clean.

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Back to School with Braces
10/30/2017

While you may have gotten used to your braces while you’re at home, going back to school while wearing braces for the first time can unfortunately cause a few additional complications. Don’t worry though – we at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics are here to help make sure that your transition back into the school year with braces will be a smooth one. As your local Invisalign and braces provider, we’d like to give you some tips on how to best get used to braces during the school day.

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The Difference Between an Orthodontist and a Dentist
08/15/2017

When you’re looking for an orthodontist in or around Lawrence Park, Corry, or Erie, PA, we at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics are glad to do all we can to give you a healthier smile. As your trusted orthodontists, we’re happy to answer any and all your questions related to orthodontics and oral health, in general. One of the questions that we often get asked the most is how we as orthodontists differ from dentists. We’ll be glad to answer that question for you!

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For The Perfect Smile: Braces Or Invisalign?
06/13/2017

You’re ready to improve your smile, so you’ve decided to give your orthodontist a call at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics to get treatment and finally get a perfect smile. After your first consultation, you find out you can choose between braces or Invisalign, but which one is better? Let’s look at some of the most common questions when comparing these two treatment options, and see which one comes out on top.

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Retention in Orthodontic Treatment
05/02/2017

Once you’re finished with the active stage of orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist will remove the braces from your teeth to reveal your brand new smile! This is an exciting time, but treatment isn’t completely over just yet. Once your braces are off, the retention phase of your treatment begins when you will be given a retainer to wear to hold your teeth in their new positions. It is very important to wear your retainer as directed by your orthodontist, because if you don’t, your teeth will slowly shift back into their original positions, which would undo all the effort and money you invested in your orthodontic treatment. The team at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics wants the best treatment results for each of our patients, so that’s why we stress the importance of the retention phase of treatment.

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The Importance of Early Orthodontic Treatment
02/24/2017

At Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, we believe that everyone deserves a healthy and attractive smile they can be proud of. Our orthodontists and team of orthodontic specialists work with every patient individually, to design a personalized treatment plan using the latest types of orthodontic appliances, like modern metal braces and Invisalign clear aligners to ensure treatment is as effective as possible. While many people start improving their smiles when they’re teenagers or adults, in some cases, it is better to begin with early orthodontic treatment.

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The Advantages of Invisalign
12/22/2016

At Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, we proudly provide exceptional orthodontic care to patients of all ages living in and around Erie, Corry, and Lawrence Park, PA by using all the latest orthodontic appliances including metal braces, ceramic braces, Clarity clear braces, and the Invisalign.

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How to Have a Braces-Friendly Halloween
10/19/2016

At Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, we strive to be your premier choice when you’re looking for an Erie, PA orthodontist. Along with providing high quality orthodontic treatments such as braces and Invisalign, we also aim to be your source for orthodontic advice and knowledge throughout the entire treatment process. As Halloween is coming up, this brings a new set of challenges for those who normally enjoy the finer parts of the holiday – namely, the candy! Here are Dr. Doleski and Dr. Wolford’s tips on how to get through Halloween without causing any damage to your braces.

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How to Manage Pain from Braces
08/18/2016

Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics strives to be your premier choice when it comes to braces in the Erie, Lawrence Park, and Corry, PA areas. We provide many types of braces, from metal to clear braces, and also the alternative to braces, Invisalign. Our mission is to make your orthodontic treatment as simple and comfortable as possible, though we realize that some patients may experience discomfort during the process, especially when braces are tightened. If you happen to feel any discomfort, our orthodontists like to give you a few suggestions as to how to manage the pain.

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The Advantages of Invisalign Teen
06/22/2016

As a patient at Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, you have many different orthodontic treatment options available to you. Our Erie, PA orthodontic experts will always advise you on the best orthodontic treatment for your situation, which may include Invisalign Teen.

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Welcome to our blog!
11/02/2015

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and read our blog! We like to keep our patients up-to-date with what’s happening in the office, so check often for the latest posts.

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