by | Nov 1, 2016 | General Articles, Team Demas Orthodontics
Because of its all-around movement, which involves moving back and forth, up and down, and side to side, the jaw’s temporomandibular joint is arguably one of the most complex joints in the human body. For many people, dismissing abnormal jaw pains is a common tendency, unless the pain is either severe or persistent. Unfortunately, almost every single type of jaw pain indicates an issue with the jaw’s functionality, which includes movement when talking or chewing. Depending on the cause, you might have to seek the services of an orthodontist to treat some of the pains experienced in the jaw. Knowledge of the various factors that induce or contribute to odd jaw pains is, therefore, necessary.
Causes of Abnormal Jaw Pains
Since moving the jaw around involves a variety of joints, muscles, bones, and tendons, so many different things can go wrong. Although simple cases such as overworking the joints are among the causes of abnormal jaw pains, most types of jaw pains are caused by more severe issues including:
Structural Disorders and Fractures
Fractures and other skeletal disorders could be the result of an assault, accidents, or underlying diseases, and they usually stress the entire jaw since it loses alignment. Such disorders will almost always result in dull and constant pains in the jaw, inflammation, numbness, and even deformity. The occurrence of any jaw disorder necessitates seeking immediate medical attention, preferably from an orthodontist.
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by | Oct 25, 2016 | Invisalign, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
Oral hygiene is extremely important in keeping bacteria and potential infections away. First of all, not only should you brush your teeth three times a day, but if you wear an Invisalign, this should be cleaned regularly as well. Invisalign and other corrective devices can easily harbor bacteria when they are not cleaned properly. Consequently, this can lead to unwanted odors and discoloration of your teeth. Consequently, below you will learn a little bit more about this corrective device and the best ways to clean it.
FAQ
What is an Invisalign?
An Invisalign is a clear and removable alternative to your traditional wire braces. The orthodontist is able to create a custom plastic mold that is shaped around your teeth. This mold works to straighten your crooked teeth and to move them into their correct positions, just like wire braces are designed to do. Therefore, if you are searching for Invisalign services, our orthodontist office is able to help. We work with our patients to provide them with quality orthodontic care and the ideal solutions to improve their overall oral health.
Finally, with the Invisalign, you can take advantage of all of the benefits that braces offer without the metal brackets and wires. However, although the Invisalign may be a more convenient and attractive option, it is the patient’s responsibility to ensure that they are maintaining and cleaning their aligners on a regular basis. This ensures that they are achieving the best possible results while taking care of their oral hygiene.
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by | Oct 20, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
After visiting the orthodontist to get braces on the teeth, you might not want to eat a lot of solid foods as there could be a slight discomfort from the pressure of the brackets and the wires. A tooth friendly recipe that can be enjoyed in various ways is a garlic sweet potato mash. It doesn’t take long to prepare, and you can add a few other items to the dish to give it different flavors.
The first thing that you want to do is gather fresh sweet potatoes. Boil the sweet potatoes so that they can easily be mashed in a bowl. You can also bake them with a little butter and brown sugar if you want a different consistency and to lock in more of the flavors.
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by | Oct 13, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
The Gift of a Smile
Making somebody smile is one of the best gifts we can give. And one of the easiest ways to make somebody smile is to simply smile at them first! But being ashamed of your smile makes it hard to express and spread joy.
Team Demas Orthodontics wants to help you wear a smile with pride. Watertown teen braces experts can treat children and adults. With treatment options available for children, teens, and adults, there’s something for everybody at Team Demas. Wear your Watertown smile with pride thanks to the specialists at Team Demas.
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by | Oct 4, 2016 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
After your child has gotten braces, he or she might start complaining that the braces are rubbing on the inside of the mouth and you may be told that your child has a mouth ulcer.
What Is Mouth Ulcer?
A mouth ulcer is a sore on the inside of the mouth that can cause sharp pain, especially when chewing certain foods.
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What to Do When Experiencing Mouth Ulcer
It could be that your mouth ulcers are only temporary. Also, these ulcers are likely to occur shortly after adjustments have been made to your braces during a regular checkup. However, these symptoms will go away with time. Eventually, your mouth becomes tougher and will no longer suffer from ulcers. The sore should then be gone in about a week.
If the mouth ulcer while wearing braces does not go away after a week, contact your child’s orthodontist to schedule an appointment. There may be a problem with how the braces were fitted. You should especially schedule an appointment with the orthodontist if there is a bracket or wire that is loose.
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by | Sep 29, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Think of Smiling as an Exercise
The benefits of exercise are more than just physical. We know that there are mental and emotional benefits as well to exercise. But there is one exercise that can give you those mental and emotional benefits without even raising your heart rate: smiling! We can definitely think of smiling as an exercise. It is an exercise in confidence and happiness, and even releases some of the same “happy hormones” as running or playing a sport does.
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