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.bagnall-blog Quick answer Business trips barely change your aligner routine. Wear your trays 24 hours a day, keep them in while eating and drinking almost everything, and remove them only to brush and floss your teeth and clean the trays. 24/7 Recommended daily tray wear A few days Typical speech adjustment time Fewer visits Office…

.bagnall-blog Quick answer If your Invisalign fits differently today, the most common reasons are that your teeth moved as intended, or the trays were left out too long and your teeth shifted slightly. A snug or tight feeling early in each tray cycle is normal, but a tray that will not seat at all warrants…

.bagnall-blog Quick answer Invisalign may cause a slight, temporary lisp during the first few days that can briefly reduce voice-recognition accuracy. Still, most speakers adapt within about a week, and both their pronunciation and the software normalize. 1 week Typical speech adjustment window s, sh, th Sounds affected first 24 hrs/day Recommended wear time Fewer…

.bagnall-blog Quick answer Yes. By moving crooked or poorly positioned teeth into proper alignment, Invisalign helps distribute biting forces more evenly across the arch, which can slow or prevent the uneven wear caused by misaligned contact points. 24 hrs/day Recommended tray wear Mild-moderate Best-fit alignment cases Fewer visits Convenient Andover treatment Key takeaways 1. Misalignment…

Dr. Matthew Bagnall is a second-generation dentist at Bagnall Family Dentistry in Andover, continuing a family tradition his parents began nearly forty years ago. A graduate of UConn Dental School with advanced residency training from LSU Dental School in New Orleans, he returned home to practice alongside his parents and later took over the family…

A native of Andover, Dr. Matthew Bagnall is a second-generation dentist continuing the strong family tradition his parents began nearly 40 years ago. After graduating from UConn Dental School and completing a two-year residency at LSU Dental School in New Orleans, he returned home to join the practice his parents founded. Today, as the owner…

Patients in need of a partial denture for one missing tooth have many options to choose from in terms of materials. There are three primary materials used to fabricate partial dentures, and patients need to choose the right one based on their own needs and dentist recommendations.When determining what type of denture material to choose,…

A native of Andover and second-generation dentist, Dr. Matthew Bagnall continues his family’s dental tradition started in 1986. A graduate of UConn Dental School with a residency at LSU, Dr. Matt has earned awards, including Boston Magazine's Top Dentist. Now the owner of Bagnall Family Dentistry, he combines a welcoming family experience with modern technology.…

A native of Andover and second-generation dentist, Dr. Matthew Bagnall continues his family’s dental tradition started in 1986. A graduate of UConn Dental School with a residency at LSU, Dr. Matt has earned awards, including Boston Magazine's Top Dentist. Now the owner of Bagnall Family Dentistry, he combines a welcoming family experience with modern technology.…

Individuals who live with a single missing tooth may be uninterested in investing in more comprehensive replacement procedures. These individuals may consider a partial denture for one missing tooth. While this option offers several advantages, including affordability, the ability to hide the gap in one’s smile, and restored function, it is not for everyone. Persons…

A lost tooth can be a challenging situation to deal with in your life. Fortunately, a partial denture for one missing tooth is an excellent option to get your smile back to full capacity. Your dentist can go over your choices for this procedure and can even set you up with a removable denture. Opting…

According to the American Dental Association, over 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. To rectify this, a partial denture for one missing tooth may be a solution. If you are considering getting a partial denture or already have one, it is important to understand the proper way to care…