Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Braces on Jun 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
The teeth should be flossed and brushed regularly. In addition, a Waterpik can be used to clean between the teeth. Another option is to use a proxy brush. A proxy brush is a thin brush that goes between the teeth. These brushes help patients with braces clean between the teeth and any gaps in the […]
Posted in Uncategorized, Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental History, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Braces on Jun 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
Sucking your thumb as a child can lead to orthodontic problems. If thumb sucking is stopped at the age of two or three, then orthodontic problems can be reversed when the child is older. If children continue to suck their thumb later than age three or four, they can develop an open bite. […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Biological Dentistry, Mercuryfree Dentistry, TMJ, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Crowns and Bridges, Tooth Bonding, Teeth Bleaching, dentures, Braces on May 6th, 2008 No Comments »
Biological dentistry aims to use natural products or materials that are more compatible with the patient’s body. A biological dentist does not use any type of metals in the mouth, no metals underneath the crowns, no metal crowns and to some extent, no implants because these are materials that would be incompatible with the patient’s […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Braces on May 6th, 2008 No Comments »
You can do braces again or even just retainers if problem is minor. Invisalign or veneers can also be used to straighten out the teeth. All options should be explored.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Crowns and Bridges, Braces on May 6th, 2008 No Comments »
You can have braces as an adult. You can do Invisalign as an adult. Another option for straighter teeth may be crowns and veneers. Both are options that should be explored.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Braces on Apr 10th, 2008 No Comments »
Besides regularly flossing and brushing, a Waterpik can help clean between the teeth. Another option is to use a proxy brush. This thin brush goes between the teeth. It helps patients with braces clean between the teeth and between any gaps in the teeth.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Braces on Mar 26th, 2008 No Comments »
Because the Invisalign trays are clear, they can’t be seen easily like traditional braces. This is attractive to adults who are looking to have orthodontic treatments without wearing metal braces. The disadvantage, if the Invisalign trays are not worn consistently, then the teeth take longer to straighten. Also, not every orthodontic case can be treated […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Braces on Mar 26th, 2008 No Comments »
The Invisalign trays should be worn for 24 hours a day, but at minimum, they should be worn at least 14 to 16 hours a day. Because the Invisalign treatment takes longer than braces. If the trays are not worn as consistently and as directed, the teeth will not move as fast. So, compliance is […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Dental Technology, Dental Health, Braces on Mar 26th, 2008 No Comments »
Invisalign, or clear braces, is an orthodontic treatment system. A series of clear plastic trays are made for you to wear over your teeth. Over time, the trays straighten and align the teeth. The trays are replaced every four to six weeks.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, Dental Health, Braces on Mar 25th, 2008 No Comments »
Healthy and well-aligned teeth are important and many times straight teeth for adolescents start with an initial orthodontic consult. The first consult should be at age nine for girls and age eleven for boys. Braces do a number of things, while they align and position the teeth. They can also correct over, under, open and […]