by | Mar 1, 2016 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
Orthodontic braces have come a long way over the years. They are smaller, faster and, in some ways, less painful than they were decades ago. The one thing that hasn’t changed, of course, is that they move your teeth. It is not
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possible at this time to accomplish this purpose in a completely pain-free way, but there is also no need to believe any horror story you have heard about excruciating, constant pain.
Painless Attachment
There was a time when the process of having braces put on involved forcing a metal band around each tooth, rather like putting rings on your fingers. These bands held the brackets that the wires were threaded through. This process was painful, as you can imagine, because space for two thicknesses of metal had to be created between every tooth and its neighbor before the actual straightening even began.
Fortunately, the attachment phase for braces has been refined substantially over the years. Today, each small bracket is cemented independently to the surface of the tooth. This process is relatively quick and painless. The only discomfort you should experience is the same you would expect from a routine cleaning: having your lips stretched and having your mouth prodded with instruments.
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by | Feb 25, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Team Demas Orthodontics, which offers Southington Invisalign Teen and Invisalign for Adults in Southington, strives to provide the best care for our patients. Winning a healthy smile, however, starts at home. We have all been stressed the importance of oral hygiene, from brushing our teeth daily to flossing regularly, but what else can we be doing? The answer is simple: Combating disease and decay with healthier eating habits.
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by | Feb 23, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
2015 was a fantastic year. Read some of most popular blogs from last year, and make sure you keep your eyes peeled for some great blogs post and videos in 2016.
The Stages Leading to Braces Removal
Most recipients of braces use them to improve their facial appearance through the straightening of teeth and improve their teeth’s ability to bite correctly. Even though the brace user chooses this dental procedure, he or she still naturally prefers a mouth without braces! Knowing when they are likely to be removed is really important as it is a relief being able to display a better set of teeth after the completion of the procedure. Dr. Demas and his team at Demas Orthodontics find the number one question they are asked is “When do I get my braces off?”
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by | Feb 18, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Brushing and flossing our teeth regularly is something our orthodontists and dentists alike all tell us. It’s an important part of keeping our teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. The healthier our diets, however, the easier it is to maintain that long-term health. With so many sugary foods available to us and our children, this could seem like a challenge if we don’t know where to look. That’s why orthodontics for kids in Southington wants to stress the importance of healthy eating – and share what alternatives parents can use that will satisfy the palates of their children.
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by | Feb 16, 2016 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
Getting braces put on your teeth is one of the most routine orthodontic procedures in modern oral medicine.Yet it’s probably also one of the most understood. As a mother looking for safe, reliable, and efficient orthodontic treatment
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in Southington for you and / or your loved ones, it goes without saying that the first thing you need to do in order for things to go smoothly is to lay any fear you might have about braces and the procedures firmly to rest. How? That’s easy to do – in fact, all that’s required is that you keep reading. Sound good? Great! Let’s get started.
Some Basic Facts About Braces
Whether it’s related to medicine or anything else, fear is rooted in misunderstanding. For instance, did you know that there isn’t just one type of orthodontic brace? That’s right! There are many types of braces, from standard metal ones, to ceramic products, and even high-tech models like the Invisalign braces you can sometimes see advertised on TV.
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by | Feb 11, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
At Team Demas, we get lots of questions from mothers asking about which kinds of teeth-friendly fruits are good for their kids. Today we’re going to look at a unique tropical fruit, packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients: the pineapple.
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