Orthodontics can make some truly astounding improvements to the health and appearance of your smile. However, straightening your teeth with braces can take a long time—typically one to two years. Luckily, there are quicker options available. If you would like a shorter treatment time with braces, ask Dr. Joseph Basile about AcceleDent® in Lakeville, Minnesota. AcceleDent is an easy-to-use, hands-free... read more »

If you are self-conscious about your smile due to its appearance, you may benefit from receiving orthodontics to realign your teeth and correct any problems with your bite. Our team offers an explanation of the difference between traditional braces and Invisalign® to help you make an informed choice. It’s important to consider the differences between braces and Invisalign. One of... read more »

Invisalign® is a popular brand of clear plastic aligners that were created to help adults correct the alignment of their teeth. Here at Orthodontic Specialists, P.A., our orthodontist, Dr. Joseph Basile, can often help most people achieve the ideal alignment of their teeth with three to four sets of clear plastic aligners. The Invisalign® process requires you switch to a... read more »

Braces used to be the only way someone could achieve a straight smile, but due to technology, that’s no longer the case. Invisalign can be used with both adults and teens, and may decrease your treatment time. Find out why you should check out Invisalign in today’s blog post. Invisalign has been around for the last few decades now, and... read more »

Are you trying to decide if a straight smile is worth time in braces? If so, Dr. Joseph Basile and our orthodontic team would like you to know that a straight, healthy, and beautiful smile is always worth it. To help you feel better about the idea, let’s talk about how orthodontic technology has improved over the years. First of... read more »

Uncorrected alignment issues with your teeth can leave you with an unappealing smile and a mouth at increased risk of dental complications. When improperly aligned teeth meet in your dentition at an unhealthy angle they can suffer from dental attrition and dental fractures. To correct alignment issues and prevent further complications Dr. Joseph Basile can provide you with a set... read more »