In years past, the only option for patients who had crooked teeth was orthodontia. Today, porcelain veneers can be a great solution for patients who are looking to correct their misaligned or malformed teeth. Veneers can also be used to correct gaps or spaces between teeth. The veneers allow us to create a beautiful, natural [...]
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Bands on braces help to speed up the movement of the tooth in a particular direction.
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Yes, a retainer will need to be worn to keep your teeth in the same position after you are finished wearing aligners.
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You can eat while wearing aligners, but it is not recommended because they can become worn down. It is best to remove them, eat and then put them back in your mouth.
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The treatment time for Invisalign can last anywhere from 1-2 years depending on the patient’s teeth and how much they need to be changed.
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Yes, Invisalign does work. It is a good solution for people who do not want to wear braces, but are looking to straighten their teeth. However with Invisalign or even other orthodontic treatments, patients over the age of 18 will need to wear a retainer once their treatments are completed.
Because Invisalign consists of a series [...]
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Crooked, bunched and crowded front teeth can be fixed with Invisilign or with traditional braces. If the teeth are not that crooked and the patient does not want to have orthodontia, then it is sometimes possible to use porcelain veneers to straighten the teeth.
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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 [...]
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Examining the teeth and noting all existing restorations of the teeth on the patient’s dental chart.
Then, checking the teeth for cavities and the gums for any plaque buildup or pocketing around the gums.
Then soft tissue exam should be done of all the tissue surrounding the teeth, gums, tongue, throat and tonsils to see if there [...]
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There are natural products that can be purchased at Whole Foods that will help with a child’s toothache. Other options are Children’s Tylenol or Advil.
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