If you are considering whitening your teeth either in a dental office or with at-home teeth whitening products, you should evaluate if you have any dental fillings that are visible when you smile. Because teeth whitening products typically have no effect on dental restorations like veneers, crowns, or fillings - you want to be aware if teeth whitening will cause an uneven or “spotty” appearance afterwards.

If you’ve been in braces or Invisalign previously and are wearing a nightly retainer – you might be wondering when or if you need a new retainer. Perhaps you’ve just finished your recent Invisalign treatment, and are wondering how long your retainers will last you. Here are a couple of signs: it may be time for new retainers, or they are beginning to wear down.

For new and existing patients, Invisalign is a highly interesting topic here at Ivory Dental! If you're considering teeth straightening or specifically Invisalign, you may have some of these same questions - or this list might spur new ones for you. Here are some of the most common questions we get regarding Invisalign treatment at our office.

One popular question that has been coming up lately with our Invisalign patients is how best to keep their Invisalign aligners and retainers clean. Specifically, with a new product on the market for ultrasonic cleaning “pods” for use at home next to your sink, you may be wondering if this is worth it for your daily dental routine or if your existing methods may be inadequate.

Although there have been network changes in 2025 for GEHA patients, Ivory Dental prioritized it in 2024 to ensure we stay in-network with GEHA for our existing and prospective new patients in 2025 and beyond. We find that GEHA plans offer a great balance of benefits that enables our patients to stay healthy and get the care they need.