by | Apr 15, 2014 | Smile Quote

Smile Quote No. 4: Life without Passion is Nothing
Sharing our passions and feeling happy as we do the things we love in life is important. In general to experience a good quality of life we need to have passion and we need to share that passion and happiness with other people.
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by | Apr 10, 2014 | Orthodontic Treatments
Can Orthodontic Expanders be used on the Lower Teeth to Avoid Extractions?
Not everyone has enough room in his or her mouth to accommodate all 32 teeth perfectly. In order for teeth to grow in a healthy manner, sufficient space often needs to be created for those people who do suffer from the problem of overcrowding. There are two ways that an orthodontist can use to make space available in your mouth. The first is through tooth extraction and the second through jaw expansion.
Tooth Extraction
Tooth extraction can take place on just about anyone, but the expander device can be used if the mid-palatal suture is not fully mature and can be stretched. This is normally possible for children who have not yet reached 15 years of age. The two parts of the suture may be separated slowly through the minimal activation of expansion screws, which make up part of the expander. When a space appears in between the teeth, at the front, this is an assurance that the expander is doing its job
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Lower Arch Expansion
Expansion on the lower arch presents more problems as there is no suture which is near to the teeth which can be expanded. An expander does not have to be used for the lower arch, but “uprighting” is an alternative method that can be utilized for expanding your lower jaws. This technique takes place through the tipping off of the teeth in the direction of the cheeks. The gaps that are formed in the lower arch occur due to the moving of the teeth and not bone movement. The process of tipping off the teeth is not a problem but there must be enough gums and bones positioned around the roots for this procedure to be used.
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by | Apr 8, 2014 | Smile Quote

Smile Quote No. 3: Don’t Forget to be Awesome
Having a positive outlook and smiling and connecting with other people each day can give you a pretty awesome feeling. When you are feeling down or you aren’t feeling too confident in your abilities, it can always be really difficult to show off your smile and to remember how awesome that you are. Whenever you are starting to feel this way and you need some inspiration to smile remember just how awesome that you are and you will find yourself smiling pretty quickly.
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by | Apr 1, 2014 | Smile Quote

Smile Quote No 2: “Days May Smile and May Not, But You Can Smile Anytime, Just SMILE!” – Samar Aidhamadi
Not every day of our lives can be a positive experience. Part of living life as a human involves challenge and adversity. We have to overcome difficult days and overcome challenges within each day as well. It can be very easy for these challenges to get us down and take away our happiness. While you may not be having a positive day or you may be busy or stressed at any given moment, recalling a happy memory or taking the time to smile and have a positive outlook can help to brighten your day just a little bit more.
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by | Mar 27, 2014 | Orthodontic Treatments
Are There Alternatives to Having Teeth Removed for Braces?
When you realize that the only way you or your child are ever going to get straight teeth is by visiting an orthodontist for an evaluation, then you will want to know answers to certain key questions. The main ones that Dr. Demas at Team Demas Orthodontics is asked are about the treatment time, the costs associated with the treatment, whether tooth extractions will be necessary and if headgear needs to be worn.
When it comes to the extraction of teeth, this will depend on how severe the crowding is. Removing one or other of your teeth might be necessary. If the underlying bone’s shape and size is insufficient, retaining all teeth would mean your teeth would stick out more noticeably. It could also result in recession, which is gum loss or dehiscence, which is bone loss.
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