by | Jan 9, 2018 | General Articles
Dentistry has come a long way since the time when it was performed by the first experts. Now, it has divided into specialties that treat different types of problems that have to do with the mouth. Two of those specialties are orthodontics and endodontics.
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by | Dec 8, 2017 | General Articles
Do you have crooked teeth? If you do, you are not alone. Very few people are born with teeth that are completely straight. Some people have just a few crooked teeth while others have many teeth that are out of alignment. In either case, having crooked teeth can make you hesitant to share your smile with others. Fortunately, we have the technology today to fix crooked teeth and make your smile look its best! Check out a gathering of facts including how long it takes to fix crooked teeth as well as examples of the methods used to accomplish this goal.
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by | Nov 8, 2017 | General Articles
If you are considering braces, it is important that you ensure you have all the information you need. Some questions people ask include:
Are the braces painful?
Will they require maintenance?
Will they make you speak differently?
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by | Oct 31, 2017 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
In a perfect world, everyone would have a perfect smile. Everyone would have perfect oral hygiene habits, so they wouldn’t have any cavities. Their teeth would already be straight, so there would be no need for orthodontic intervention. Unfortunately, this is not the current state of reality. Most people don’t have perfect smiles. Most people don’t have shiny, white teeth. Many people do end up needing some sort of orthodontic intervention.
Luckily, trained professionals are ready and willing to provide whatever services the public needs. Nevertheless, a lot of people are under the impression that their dental problems are so unique that they can’t receive care from an orthodontist. This is simply not true. One of the most common assumptions is that braces and fillings don’t mix. Take a look at questions people have and what the experts say.
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by | Sep 28, 2017 | Orthodontic Treatments
Is it Possible for a Patient to Change Orthodontists?
Sometimes, the relationship between a patient and an orthodontist is unsuccessful. The patient may feel as if the orthodontist is not acting in his or her best interest. The patient may have experienced an unexpected painful treatment or an attitude that was unprofessional. Perhaps, the person feels as if a different orthodontist may offer affordable braces, whereas the current orthodontist does not. In such cases, a person may want to change the orthodontist from which he or she has been receiving care. This individual may want to know if changing an orthodontist is allowable. The short answer to the question is “yes.”
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