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by | Aug 25, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
People Seldom Notice Old Clothes If You Wear a Big Smile ~Lee Mildon
First impressions can go a long way in establishing meaningful relationships. Making a good first impression is about more than the clothes, jewelry, and shoes you wear. When you wear a big smile, your face and personality become the focal point of any first impression.
Facial Expression
Your facial expression has a big impact on people’s perception of who you are and your attitude. Wearing a smile can make people perceive you as more attractive and youthful. Your facial expression takes the focus away from other physical attributes like your clothing, the way you walk, or the style of your hair. It draws attention back to who you are, rather than what you are.
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by | Jul 28, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Research over the years has shown that smiling can really affect your mood and the mood of those around you. Scientists have noted that human brains are wired to be social. One way that humans express that sociability is by smiling at each other.
When one person flashes a beautiful smile at another, neurons in that other person’s brain will also light up even though he is not the one smiling. This goes to show that smiling at someone or being at the receiving end of a smile will elevate both your moods.
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by | May 19, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“You haven’t lost your smile at all, it’s right under your nose. You just forgot it was there.”
Don t Lose Your Smile
If you struggle with feeling self-conscious about teeth that are out of alignment, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost your smile. In pictures, you smile with your lips closed or cover your mouth with your hand. After a while, it’s almost as if you’ve completely lost your smile.
Don’t lose your smile when there are so many ways to get it back. At Team Demas Orthodontics, the dedicated orthodontists will not rest until you have the smile of your dreams. Dr. Demas and Dr. Clauss are some of the best orthodontists Southington has to offer.
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by | Jan 21, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Carrots are wholesome, tasty, nutrient-rich and can be prepared and enjoyed in a variety of ways. As one of the best vegetables for healthy teeth, they should be a dietary mainstay for helping kids and teens support their oral health. Below are some of the reasons why your orthodontist recommends eating carrots.
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by | Jan 19, 2016 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
What is a palatal expander?
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A palatal expander is an appliance that is used to widen the upper jaw. Other names for it include rapid maxillary expansion appliance, palate expander, orthodontic expander, Haas, or Hyrax.
This device is custom made for each patient from molds taken of their mouth. It fits on the upper teeth towards the back of the mouth. It is made of two halves that are secured together by a screw in the middle. The screw is turned with a special key, usually once or twice per day for a set period of time. This turning is done by the patient or caregiver, and usually, causes only minor discomfort for a brief period.
As the appliance expands, via each turn, the pressure is placed on the bones on the top of the mouth, the palate. The palate is made up of two bones that do not fully fuse together until the teenage years. Thus, the palatal expander helps the bones to move apart while forming new bone growth, which will help the upper jaw increase in size.
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