Unfortunately, many patients approach their six-month dental checkups and cleanings with one goal: get in and out of the treatment chair as quickly as possible. In reality, these appointments are crucial; they allow you to talk with your dentist one-on-one about how to maintain and enhance your oral health. If you’re unsure where to start the conversation, then keep reading to learn four questions you should ask at your dental checkup.

Invisalign has evolved quite a bit since it was invented, meaning that more and more people are able to use it to straighten their teeth and avoid having to spend years in metal braces. For all its advancements, however, can it help people who grind their teeth? Some estimates show that around 10-20% of the US population does, and if this includes you, does that mean you automatically have to get braces? Thankfully, this isn’t the case, but there are a few caveats.