What many people don’t realize is that a smile says everything. Remember, your smile has the power to lighten up a person’s day. However, many people are ashamed of their teeth. They would rather hide their smile than show their imperfect teeth. Thankfully, though, there is a solution to this. When you get braces put on your teeth by a certified and experienced orthodontist, you can get the smile you always dreamed of.
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Invisalign is one of the newest additions to the world of dental technology. The idea behind these braces is to help align teeth properly without the need for traditional metal braces. Most teenagers are considering using Invisalign because it’s painless and also involves almost zero visibility. Traditional braces are huge and obvious when smiling, but Invisalign is the newest way to straighten teeth without the annoying metal braces. In this article, you will discover why your teen may want this instead of the traditional braces.
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Braces can create significant positive changes in your life. They can improve overlapping or crooked teeth, reduce cavities because they reduce the chances of food becoming trapped in between crooked teeth, and they can also elevate your self-confidence by enhancing your smile. However, you need to take proper care of them during your orthodontic treatment so as to have good results after treatment.
There are three main types of orthodontic braces. These are:
The smile quote in the title may have little to do with the smile itself. It is more about the emotions behind the smile as related to a pleasant memory that evokes it. However, the fact that the word “smile” is used in the quote is just one example of how important a smile is in a person’s life. As such, it can be a major problem when a person has issues with his or her smile, such as gaps in the teeth or crooked teeth thatcan cause self-consciousness.
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Lasers have several potential applications in dentistry and can greatly reduce the time required for your orthodontic treatment. Depending on the specific condition you need treated, your orthodontist may decide to use lasers in orthodontics for a variety of circumstances. There are many reasons an orthodontist may choose to use laser treatment; talking with them about treatment options should help alleviate any concerns you have. In general, an orthodontist may choose to use such treatment to make the patient feel more comfortable when removing structures affecting the teeth and gums as well as getting rid of swollen tissue. One instance where using lasers dramatically shortens treatment time is in the removal of gum tissue when attaching braces.
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Most people think that it’s bad enough that they or their kids have to get braces. The parents are bracing for the cost, and the kids aren’t keen on having to wear them. Then, the happy family gets told that the patient needs to have teeth removed, too. So, why is it that removing teeth for braces (this is called extraction) is sometimes necessary for braces to be successful?
1. To reduce or eliminate problems associated with crowding.
Crowded teeth don’t always mean extractions are necessary, but they are one of the situations that can call for teeth to be removed. If the teeth are severely crowded, there are both cosmetic and practical consequences to avoiding extraction. The main cosmetic concern is that the teeth may jut forward, away from the jaw, because of lack of room. This can create a protuberant shape for the lips and lower face as well as when the mouth is open.
