by | Jul 31, 2014 | Orthodontic Treatments
Besides Straight Teeth, What are the Benefits of Braces?
Straight teeth create beautiful, full smiles. But the appearance of your child’s teeth isn’t the only reason to consider braces. Health factors such as the ability to properly clean and maintain teeth and gums should play an important role in your decision. Failure to keep teeth and gums clean can cause many health issues including heart disease and diabetes. Misaligned teeth that sit too close or too far apart make it difficult to brush and floss which can lead to increased cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. Prevent future oral health problems now so your child won’t have to spend time and money correcting these issues later on.
Talk with your child’s orthodontist about the types of braces available. Options include traditional clear and metal braces that fit on the front of teeth, braces that fit on the back of teeth, and clear plastic aligners.
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by | Jul 29, 2014 | Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom No. 9: Brush Your Teeth When You First Get Out of Bed and Before You Get Back In at Night
Brushing teeth early in the morning after awakening and just before going to sleep are the two most crucial times as suggested by dental specialists to stay orally fresh. The essence of brushing before going to bed is to remove any food particles that may be trapped in between the teeth after taking dinner and it swipes off plaque from the teeth which is caused by dried up saliva or accumulated food particles.
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by | Jul 22, 2014 | Words of Wisdom
Words Of Wisdom No. 8: Practice Flossing with Your Eyes Shut
Flossing is important as it helps to remove food particles that may be trapped in between the teeth. You can purchase a packet of floss, which you can use to clean between your teeth, from any drug store. You can keep it in your bag or office desk drawer. This comes in handy for people who do not have time to brush after every meal. It can also be used with other mouth washing detergents such as a mouth wash spray, to maintain a fresh breath even after a meal.
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by | Jul 15, 2014 | Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom No. 7: Stay Fresh
The main aim of brushing is to stay fresh and healthy. Staying fresh also eliminates the build up of food particles that give room for the accumulation of bacteria.
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by | Jul 8, 2014 | Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom No. 6: Brush your teeth with baking soda once a week
Brushing with soda ash helps in removing of stains thus helping in whitening of the teeth, salt can also be used in place of soda ash. Soda ash is a composition of various elements, its chemical name is sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate, salt is made from this reason hence making it also ideal for this teeth whitening procedure. It is a highly recommended stain remover by various orthodontists, however great precautions should be taken when using it during the cleaning exercise.
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