by | Oct 29, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“There is a thin line between smile and laughter.” ― Santosh Kalwar
Smile and laughter are closely related facial expressions because smiling typically precedes laughter. Many individuals do not want to smile or laugh because it shows their misaligned teeth to others, but it is easy to have straighter teeth by visiting an orthodontist for treatment. Improving the position of teeth can eliminate health problems such as:
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by | Oct 22, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“Smile more, help more, trust more, love more to live more.” – Debasish Mrindha
The wonderful thing about babies is they smile just because it feels good. Why is it that we think we need a reason to smile as we get older? Powerful things come in small packages and with a simple smile, we convey positive energy, share emotion and draw the world into our circle.
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by | Oct 15, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“Life is Too Short not to smile. Smile as much as you can.” – Steve Imig
A smile not only makes you stand out amongst others, but a smile can also help your body function better. You may not know this, but a healthy smile could make you look younger, and it is considered one of the most fun ways to help you live longer. With facts like these, you should smile as much as you can.
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by | Oct 8, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“Smile at everyone and brighten their day!” ― Ramana Pemmaraju
There is no better way to make a first impression on people you meet than with a beautiful smile. If you have bad teeth and are embarrassed by your smile, you may avoid smiling altogether, which can make a negative impression on people you meet. Having bad teeth or crooked teeth can damage your self-esteem, your social relationships, and very often, your oral health. That is because when things are wrong with your teeth that make them look bad, most often there is an oral health problem behind the cosmetic issue. Orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth will make them healthier and more attractive, and give you a reason to show your smile.
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by | Oct 1, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“Teeth Aren’t Pearly, Until You Smile.” – Anthony Licionne
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry reported that nearly 98 percent of patients believe that smiling relieves tension during social events. However, 74 percent of Americans have dental problems, so they never smile at large gatherings or parties. If you need a pearly smile, the staff at Team Demas Orthodontists can help.
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by | Sep 29, 2015 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
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In the history of dentistry, many different health professionals were involved in coming to the aid of patients suffering from a toothache or oral issue. As these professionals noticed a need for specialized work on the teeth, the focus on orthodontia began. Although both of these oral health professionals work with issues concerning the mouth, a dentist is not an orthodontist.
Schooling
General Degree
Both an orthodontist and a general dental professional are required to attend and graduate from high school with a general degree of knowledge. These studies must include the areas of science, biology, general and organic chemistry, statistics or calculus, and physics. In addition to the general high school degree, orthodontics experts are required to attend four years of college resulting in a bachelor’s degree. Exceptional students are often accepted to the dental program after only three years of college experience.
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by | Sep 24, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Smile More to Attract More
A quote by Debasish Mridha
If you smile more, you will attract more attention during important events. According to studies, people who have a light teeth command a room when they smile. When most teeth have a dark shade, a smile is less attractive.
Achieving an Attractive Smile
When photographers view a smile, they pinpoint five key features. To take a wonderful photo, an orthodontist must improve your:
- Smile arc
- Gum display
- Maxillary gum line
- Incisal edge
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by | Sep 17, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote
“You’ll find that life is still worthwhile if you just smile.” ― Charles Chaplin
You can learn how to smile like Charles Chaplin did in his silent movies in order to show his emotions. If you are having difficulties smiling because of your misaligned teeth, then visit an orthodontist for expert treatment. Orthodontic treatments for crooked or poorly spaced teeth are possible with devices such as:
- Traditional metal braces
- Removable plastic aligners
- Headgear
- Expanders
- Retainers
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by | Sep 10, 2015 | Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“You can only hold a smile for so long, after that it’s just teeth.” – Chuck Palahniuk
If your favorite smile quote is, “Keep smiling. It makes people wonder what you are up to,” you know how to hold a smile.
There are the high-wattage smiles when you want to show all your teeth and the social ones when you merely turn up the corners of your mouth.
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by | Sep 3, 2015 | Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
A Smile Comes Back to You When You Smile First
You have probably read that a smile is a happiness found right under your nose on greeting cards and posters without considering the importance of making this facial expression. When you think about it, smiling a lot helps everyone feel better all day. While smiling, you will have a good feeling inside that leads to an improved mood instead of grumpiness. In order for you to frown, the muscles in your face have to work harder than when smiling. This means you should avoid frowning to prevent getting a tired looking face. Not only should you give a smile to others, but you should also smile when home alone.
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