HOW TO: Take Proper Care of your Invisalign Aligners

Many people know that Invisalign is a great solution to braces if you don't want to experience the look and feel of traditional metal braces. What few people know, though, is that just like traditional braces, Invisalign requires proper care to work effectively. Good oral hygiene is highly important, even when you are wearing something in your mouth that you can take out to eat with. It's still likely that your aligners can build up plaque if not treated properly. When wearing your Invisalign aligners, Dr. Steven Scher wants you to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I eating with my aligners on? - These aligners are removable and should be taken out when you eat.
2. Am I drinking anything other than water with my aligners on? - Though it's not necessary for you to take out your aligners while you drink, think about how sticky soda is. If you take out your aligners when drinking a soda, you have a better chance of keeping your aligners clean.
3. Am I brushing before putting the trays on? - The aligners have both an inside and outside. Keeping the outside clean is easy. Keeping the inside clean is also simple: just make sure you've brushed your teeth before putting the trays on.

These are all very simple steps, and ultimately, they help to keep you building good oral habits. If you have any questions about Invisalign or your treatment here at Scher Orthodontics, give us a call!

Visualize your new smile with the Brace Painter!

Braces at Scher Orthodontics are more fun than ever! With the Brace Painter, parents and children are able to “paint their braces,” and visualize how teeth will look with different colors of bands.

Would you like to try out pink and purple bands this February, without the commitment of an all-out Valentine’s Day look? The Brace Painter allows for you to select different colors, and then assign those colors of bands to certain teeth. Now, you can visualize your braces before you even come in for your appointment!

As always, please let Dr. Steven Scher know if you have any questions about the Brace Painter, or your orthodontic treatment at Scher Orthodontics. Have a great week!

Have you ever wondered: "Why is it SO important to have straight teeth?"

Some people wonder why Westport orthodontist Dr. Steven Scher and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Scher Orthodontics can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Scher can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

A few patient reviews for Scher Orthodontics

Scher Orthodontics, serving Westport CT and surrounding areas, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Scher and team!

"The end result is a GORGEOUS mouth of pearly whites. In the process...time spent in a happy atmosphere."
- Nancy V.

"Dr. Scher preformed a literal miracle with my teeth, I'm not exaggerating. He's awesome, everyone who works there is super nice and helpful. If you need braces, he's who you should go to though hopefully, you're not in as desperate need of orthodontia as I was!"
- Andrea G.

"Stop waiting for "some day" and do it now! After Dr. Scher treated my children with braces and seeing such beautiful results, I am having my teeth (finally!) straightened with Invisalign. After 40+ years of not wanting to smile, Dr. Scher has given me the smile I always wanted. I cannot stop smiling!!!"
- Leslie W.


"Growing up, I always looked forward to my appointments at Dr. Scher's office. Perhaps I was a bit of an odd ball, because instead of being that little girl who feared braces, I was the one who jumped into the chair, opened my mouth wide, and told Dr. Scher: "I'm ready!" The reason for this, I believe, is that Dr. Scher had given so many of my friends amazing smiles, and I wanted to "join the club" so to speak. I couldn't wait to open my mouth and have a smile that I could be proud of (and I also couldn't wait to be able to change the color of my braces depending on the season with those awesome rubber bands). I will never forget the day I got my braces off and how many compliments I got from my friends and teachers on my new smile. Ever since, I have been so proud of my teeth and I credit Dr. Scher for his excellent work!"
-Kate L.

We love to hear feedback from our patients! If you would like to share your Scher Orthodontics experience, please give us a call or you can comment below this post or on our Facebook Page.

The Damon System: Better Results in Less Time at Scher Orthodontics

A lot of our patients, (especially you parents!) come to the orthodontist thinking traditional braces are the only answer to straight teeth. Here at Scher Orthodontics, we offer the Damon System, a revolutionary new braces system that can give you better results in less time!

Am I right for the Damon System?

Scher Orthodontics will evaluate your eligibility for the Damon System, and the procedure can be performed for children and adults alike!

What makes Damon braces better?

Probably the biggest advantage of Damon braces over traditional brackets is the amount of time and effort involved. Scher Orthodontics can often cut months off of the total treatment time for patients using the Damon System, and less visits to our office are necessary to make adjustments.

In addition, the Damon System brackets are:

• Cleaner- Damon brackets don’t have the elastic of traditional brackets, and are less prone to all the plaque buildup that your dentist warns you about!
• Discreet- Damon braces are smaller and have fewer parts than traditional brackets, making them less noticeable and more comfortable.
• No tightening- With the Damon system, Dr. Scher can position your teeth and avoid frequent adjustments. This also reduces the need for complicated tooth extractions or surgery.

If you have been thinking about an orthodontic procedure, come see us at Scher Orthodontics for an assessment to see if the Damon System is right for you!

Katherine Heigl Struggles with Crooked Teeth - Westport, CT

Everyone struggles with little imperfections. Making crooked teeth straight, stained teeth sparkling white and chipped teeth smooth is part of what I do as an orthodontist. The sense of renewed self confidence that comes to my patients after having some sort of reconstructive work is what makes my job worthwhile.

Consider Katherine Heigl, award winning actress, and considered by many the Grace Kelly of our day. She describes struggling with crooked teeth her whole life until finally there came a point when she said "enough is enough!" She decided to do something to straighten her teeth.

I think you will enjoy this clip. Please feel free to leave comments, tell me what you think! Have you ever struggled with this same problem? Have you felt the relief of smiling to reveal a straight, bright smile after hiding crooked ones for so long? Contact us so we can hear your story, or help you create a new beautiful smile and a story of your own!

Why Is It So Important to Have Straight Teeth?

Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque – the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at 203-227-6061 to set up a consultation. Dr. Scher can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.