by | Apr 23, 2015 | Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Your smile should be something that you show off proudly. However, for many people, this isn’t the case. Individuals are often embarrassed by their smiles because of some dental issues like missing a tooth or yellow teeth. However, one of the most common reasons why people hide their smiles is because they have crooked teeth. With the help of braces, though, this doesn’t have to be a problem anymore.
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by | Apr 21, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
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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:
- Metal Braces— Today, the most common types of braces are new and improved metal braces. They are made of high-quality stainless steel, and they correct teeth alignment using their metal archwires and brackets. Many young people use colorfully decorated elastic bands to enhance their smiles.
- Ceramic Braces— Clear ceramic braces are less noticeable than metal braces. These types of braces are highly favored by patients in their late teens and young adults. Since ceramic orthodontic appliances are less flexible and larger in size than metallic ones, they need greater attention to maintain proper dental hygiene.
- Invisible Braces— Invisible (clear) braces such as Invisalign, straighten the teeth by means of easy-to-wear, invisible, and removable aligners. Since they are removable, you won’t have to worry about anything you eat. You can enjoy your meals and snacks without fear of clogging or damaging your braces with different kinds of sticky or hard foods. When you remove your braces, you can easily brush and floss your teeth as usual. These types of braces don’t cause scrapes, irritations or cuts because they don’t contain metallic parts.
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by | Apr 17, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
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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by | Apr 16, 2015 | Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
If you look at the title of this article and think that it cannot be taken literally, think again. Although the sentiment may be heartfelt, every tooth is actually worth around the price of a small diamond to you. If you lose a tooth because of a lack of care for that tooth, the amount of money that you will have to pay in order to repair the subsequent damages will total up to about the price of a diamond.
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by | Apr 9, 2015 | Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Smiling for someone truly is the action that can move mountains. No matter how bad of a day you’re having, if you can take a look at a wonderful smile from a person who is truly wishing you well, then you will be more likely to smile at someone.
However, if you do not feel as though your smile is truly beautiful, then you will not be able to express the love and happiness that is in your heart to someone else. If you are not confident in your smile, then make the necessary actions to change it! This is something that can be easily fixed, no matter how bad you think your smile maybe.
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by | Apr 7, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
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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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