by | Dec 31, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
It is widely known that teeth should be kept well brushed and flossed to maintain their health. However, cleaning is not the only thing important for a healthy mouth. Proper nutrition is also necessary to keep your teeth healthy. The nutrients found in food help combat diseases, decay, plaque, and even infections. Various plants, including fruits and vegetables, bolster the fighting capacity of teeth with their rich sources of antioxidants. While fluoride and other supplements are important for maintaining strong teeth, making the right food choices every day can have an even greater cumulative impact.
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by | Nov 19, 2015 | Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Karen McNair Gibbs put it perfectly when she said, “Life is better when you’re smiling.” It’s amazing what a difference a smile can make in your day or the day of someone you encounter. But, what happens when you’re self-conscious about your smile? If you’re thinking more about what your smile looks like than just sharing your heartfelt joy, you’re not going to enjoy life as much. So, quit worrying about what your smile looks like and start enjoying life more by following these simple tips to give you a better smile.
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by | Nov 5, 2015 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote
“A smile becomes you or perhaps you become you when you smile.” ― Margi Preus
Most people want to put their best face forward, and a beautiful smile is the most important aspect of making a great first impression. No matter what the occasion, whether at a business function, a gathering with loved ones, or special evening out, the ability to smile with confidence makes any event a successful one.
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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 | Aug 20, 2015 | Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
“Smile is the vainest thing you can wear without costing you anything.”
What is something you can wear every day that doesn’t cost you a thing, can light up a room and portray your beauty like no other? We are not asking about your engagement rings, ladies. Can you name it? Well, if you guessed that the answer was to wear your smile, then you guessed correctly. Your smile is free and smiling can enhance the beauty one exhilarates immensely. So, since that smile of yours is a built-in accessory that can be worn every day with virtually anything, wouldn’t you want to make sure you have a beautiful white smile?
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