Smile Guide
Your guide to a confident smile journey
Short videos and clear steps for the everyday things — wearing elastics, cleaning your aligner, handling a poking wire, and more.
How to Brush and Floss with Braces | Asana Ortho
In this short guide, our team member shows you exactly how to brush and floss with braces so you keep your teeth, brackets, and gums clean. You’ll learn: 1. How to angle your tooth…
Feeling Sore After Braces? Simple Ways to Feel Better | Asana Ortho
In this short guide, our team member walks you through what normal soreness feels like after braces are adjusted and simple ways to make those first few days more comfortable. You’…
Braces Wire Poking or Bracket Loose? Here’s What To Do | Asana Ortho
In this video, our team member walks you through the most common braces problems and exactly what to do next, so you’re not left guessing at home. You’ll learn: 1. What to do if yo…
What to Do If Your Braces Bracket Breaks?
In this video, our team member shows you exactly what to do if you think you have a broken or loose bracket and how to tell if it’s truly an emergency. You’ll learn: 1. How to spot…
Your Braces Wire Slipped Out? Do this!
In this video, our team member shows you what to do if the back braces wire pops out of the molar tube and how to tell when you can try a simple fix at home versus when to call the…
How to Put On Braces Elastics (Class 2 & 3)?
In this video, our team member shows you exactly how to place your braces elastics and explains the difference between Class 2 and Class 3 elastic patterns, step by step. You’ll le…
How to Wear Triangle Elastics?
In this video, our team member explains how to put on triangle elastics and shows you exactly which teeth they connect to, so you can place them confidently at home. You’ll learn: …
How to Wear Class 2 Triangle Elastics?
Not sure where your Class 2 triangle elastic goes? This quick guide shows you exactly how to place it. You’ll learn: 1. How to find your upper canine by counting from the midline—o…
How to Hook Your Crossbite Elastic
Not sure where your crossbite elastic should go? This quick guide shows you the placement pattern and what it should look like when it’s on correctly. You’ll learn: 1. How to find …
How to Wear Class 3 Triangle Elastic?
Not sure where your Class 3 triangle elastic should go? This quick guide shows you the correct placement pattern, step by step. You’ll learn: 1. How to start by attaching the elast…
How to Wear and Clean Your Invisalign Aligners
Not sure when to take your Invisalign aligners out—or the best way to clean them? This quick guide walks you through the daily routine that keeps your treatment moving forward and …
Lost or Cracked an Aligner? What to do next.
Lost an aligner? Noticed a crack in one of your trays? Don’t panic—this quick guide explains what to do so your Invisalign treatment stays on track. You’ll learn: 1. When it may be…
How to Wear and Clean Your Retainer?
Finished braces or Invisalign? Your retainer is what helps keep your new smile exactly where it belongs. In this video, our team member explains the simple routine for wearing, cle…
Retainer Care: Night-time for a Lifetime
Your orthodontic treatment may be complete, but your retainer is what helps protect the smile you worked so hard to create. In this video, our team member explains the simple retai…
Travelling With Braces? Pack These 4 Things
Going on vacation, a school trip, or visiting family while you have braces? A small travel kit can help you stay comfortable, keep your braces clean, and handle little issues until…
Are Your Braces Really Clean? Try This Check
Brushing with braces is not just about brushing—it is about making sure no food is left hiding around your brackets. In this video, our team member shows you how to do a quick at-h…
How to Stay on Schedule With Treatment?
In this video, our team member explains the three biggest ways you can help keep treatment on track: attending appointments, wearing elastics exactly as instructed, and letting us …
How to Use Invisalign Virtual Care at Home?
Wondering how to complete your Invisalign Virtual Care check-in from home? This video walks you through how to use the My Invisalign app, your Invisalign Lens, and the guided photo…
What Is an Intraoral Scan? Why Do You Need One?
An intraoral scanner is a small handheld camera that captures thousands of images of your teeth and turns them into a detailed 3D digital model of your smile. In this video, we exp…
What Foods Should You Avoid With Braces?
Hard, crunchy, sticky, and chewy foods can loosen brackets, bend wires, and slow down your treatment. Avoid hard candy, ice, corn chips, and habits like nail biting to help keep yo…
New Aligner Feels Tight or Doesn’t Fit? Here’s What to Do
Put in a new aligner and it feels tight, slightly loose, or not fully seated? Don’t panic. 🤔 A new set is designed around the next stage of your treatment, while your teeth are sti…
Micro Plastics final
Worried that your clear aligners might release microplastics? 🦷🧪 In this video, Karthik breaks down what Invisalign aligners are made from and explains the SmartTrack® material use…
Why Do Your Teeth Hurt After Braces or Invisalign?
Ever felt sore after a tough workout? Your teeth can experience something similar after an orthodontic adjustment. 🦷 When you get your braces adjusted or switch to a new Invisalign…
Why Do You Need Elastics for Your Teeth?
Ever wondered why your orthodontist keeps telling you to wear your elastics? 🦷 Think of your braces or Invisalign as the road to straight teeth, and your elastics as the GPS guidin…
Just Ran a 10K? Don’t Brush Your Teeth Yet
Finished a 10K, had a sports drink or gel, and want to brush immediately? 🏃♀️🪥 Wait first. Sports drinks, gels, and other acidic race fuel can temporarily soften tooth enamel. Bru…
What Are the Tiny Bumps on Invisalign Teeth?
Noticed tiny bumps on someone’s teeth during Invisalign treatment—or wondering why you have more attachments than your friend? 🤔 Those small, tooth-colored shapes are called attach…
What Happens Before You Get Braces or Invisalign?
Before you receive your first aligner or bracket, your orthodontic treatment plan has already gone through a detailed design process. 🤔 Dr. Nourah reviews your X-rays, 3D scans, di…
FAQ With Dr. Nourah: Braces, Invisalign & More | Part 2
Have more questions about braces, Invisalign, expanders, or retainers? 🤔 In Part 2 of our FAQ with Dr. Nourah series, Dr. Nourah answers five more common questions from Asana Ortho…
3 Questions to Ask Before Starting Orthodontic Treatment
Most people ask, “How long will orthodontic treatment take?” and “How much will it cost?” 🤔 But the most important questions go beyond the timeline and price. In this video, our tr…
Can You Get Invisalign at 40 Years Old?
Think you’ve missed the window for Invisalign? Think again. 🤔 Age is never the deciding factor when it comes to transforming your smile. While adult treatment means taking a closer…
FAQ With Dr. Nourah: Top 5 Orthodontic Questions | Part 1
Got questions about your child’s orthodontic treatment? Dr. Nourah has answers! 🦷 Welcome to Asana Ortho’s FAQ series, where Dr. Nourah answers some of the most common questions pa…
Does Your Child Sleep With Their Mouth Open?
Is your child sleeping or breathing with their mouth open? It could be more than just a sleeping habit. In this video, Dr. Nourah explains why orthodontists look beyond straight te…
MyCA Retainer Protection Plan
Lost or broken retainers happen, and they can be stressful. 🤔 That is why we created the MyCA Retainer Insurance Plan: a long-term backup plan designed to help protect the smile yo…
What happens if you skip your retainer for 3 nights?
Skipped wearing your retainer for a few nights? 🤔 You may notice it feels tighter, or even a little uncomfortable, when you try to wear it again. That can happen because teeth can …
Why Asana Ortho
A smile is more than a row of teeth. It’s part of how you breathe, eat, speak, move, and feel. At Asana Ortho, we believe orthodontics is about more than straightening teeth. It’s …
Is Invisalign really cosmetic?
Is Invisalign only about getting a straighter smile? 🤔 While Invisalign can improve the appearance of your teeth, its benefits go far beyond cosmetics. A healthy bite can make your…
Braces Now or Later? Here’s What Really Matters
Is it better to start orthodontic treatment early or wait? 🤔 The answer isn't about age; it's about growth. Early orthodontic evaluations allow us to monitor jaw development and gu…
First visit to Asana Ortho
What happens during your first visit to Asana Ortho? 🦷✨ Starting orthodontic treatment can feel overwhelming, but your first visit is all about getting to know your smile. From dig…
What can you eat with braces?
Can you eat chips with braces? 👀 Not quite! While braces don't mean giving up your favourite foods, choosing the right ones makes all the difference. Soft foods are your best frien…
How long do braces actually take?
How long do braces actually take? 😬 Most full treatments take anywhere from 6 to 24 months. Whether you're making a quick cosmetic tweak or a full bite adjustment, biology sets the…
Behind the Scenes: What Sets Asana Ortho Apart?
Behind the Scenes: What Sets Asana Ortho Apart? Want to know the secret to moving fast at Asana Ortho in Albany? It’s not just the braces and aligners; it’s going 100% digital. Our…
Braces vs Aligners – Part 03
Aligners sound like a dream, right? Think of aligners like a gym membership: paying for it doesn’t make you fit; showing up does. Aligners only work if you wear them 20 to 22 hours…
Braces vs Aligners – Part 02
Ever wondered how braces and clear aligners fit into your daily routine? It all comes down to lifestyle. Think of traditional braces as wired headphones; they’re always on, always …
Braces vs Aligners – Part 01
Braces vs Aligners series, Part 1: "Forces" Ever wondered how braces and clear aligners actually work to straighten your teeth? It all comes down to forces. Think of traditional br…
Do Your Back Teeth Work Like Gears?
Your front teeth cut like scissors, but your back teeth are the grinders that do the heavy work. This video explains how your molars should fit together like gears in a “Class I” b…
Your Teeth Are Tiny Scissors
Your front teeth aren’t just for smiling—they’re tiny scissors designed to cut. This explains how your incisors, overbite, and overjet work together, and why too much overlap can l…
What is so special about this metal and plastic?
Metal or plastic? Fixed or removable? Wondering how orthodontists actually ‘expand’ teeth and jaws? In this video, Dr. Nourah explains the two main types of expanders—fixed and rem…
Insurance Reimbursement vs Quality Orthodontics
Does being “in‑network” automatically make orthodontic treatment cheaper or better? Not always, and that’s where many patients get surprised. In this video, we break down what “in‑…
Does your dental insurance cover orthodontics?
Does your dental insurance automatically cover orthodontic care? Unfortunately, the short answer is no. In this video, we clear up the confusion around orthodontic benefits and exp…
Your Braces Are Custom Too (Not Just Invisalign)
Most people know Invisalign is custom; you can’t swap trays with a friend. But did you know braces can be just as customized? In this video, Dr. Nourah explains the difference betw…
What Do Orthodontists See in Your Smile?
Some treatments try to make every smile look the same. We don’t. At Asana Ortho, every case is planned like a custom project, from your bone and bite to your facial symmetry. We us…
What is so fancy about this plastic?
Clear aligners aren’t magic plastic trays that move teeth on their own. In this video, Dr. Nourah explains why the real difference isn’t the plastic; it’s the orthodontist who desi…
Phase 1 vs Phase 2: What’s the Difference?
Phase 1 and Phase 2 treatments aren’t the same, and they’re not always both needed for every child. In this video, Dr. Nourah explains what Phase 1 treatment is, why it’s usually r…
3 Types of Expanders: Which One Do You Need?
Not all expanders are the same, and they’re not all for the same age group. In this video, Dr. Nourah breaks down the three main types of expanders we use in orthodontics and when …
What is Expansion?
Expansion is a treatment we use to gently widen the upper jaw while kids are still growing. In this video, Dr. Nourah explains what expansion actually is, why the upper jaw is uniq…
When should you start Orthodontic Treatment?
Is there a “right age” to start orthodontic treatment? Orthodontists recommend an initial check-up around age 7; an earlier visit, around 6 to 6.5 years, can help identify potentia…
How long does orthodontic treatment take?
How long does orthodontic treatment really take? In this video, Dr. Nourah from Asana Ortho explains why there’s no one-size-fits-all timeline for braces or aligners. While many pe…
Invitation from Dr. Noruah for Invisalign Day
Dr. Nourah shares a quick personal message about our upcoming Invisalign Day on Saturday, April 18th, a special opportunity for patients who are ready to begin their treatment. Sin…
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