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Keep Smiling Even If You’re Upset

Keep Smiling Even If You’re Upset

TDO-2-July2015

“Keep smiling and one day, life will get tired of upsetting you.”

Did you know that your face will use more muscles to frown than to smile? It’s easy to smile to be beautiful so you can send pleasant messages to others. A friendly smile is inexpensive but can do a world of good for someone who is discouraged or stressed.

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If you don’t have a smile, I’ll give you one of mine!

If you don’t have a smile, I’ll give you one of mine!

TDO-1-April2015

Nothing is more noticeable about you than the quality of your smile. Many people hesitate to smile fully because they are embarrassed about the condition of their teeth. If you are in this situation, it’s time to do something about it and get a beautiful smile once more. This is possible if you seek the highest quality orthodontic treatment in Southington.

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Smile and forgive; it’s the only way to live

Smile and forgive; it’s the only way to live

TDO-6-April2015

As the smile quote goes, “smile and forgive; it’s the only way to live,” this is just a testament to the power of a smile. A smile can do so much for a person, from improving their health to boosting their self-esteem. While a lot of people are ashamed of their smiles, there is something you can do about it. Braces are often a solution for those individuals who are experiencing an overbite, under bite or other dental issues. Check out some of the benefits below that come with braces:

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A smile is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart

A smile is the key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart

 

TDO-8-April2015

It has often been said that “a smile is a key that fits the lock of everybody’s heart”. In other words, your smile makes a huge difference not only in your life but also to the lives of those around you. Today, though, many people are unhappy about their smiles. Thankfully, there is a solution to this problem. Whether you want to correct an overbite or simply need your teeth straightened out, braces can get the job done.

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TMD and Teenagers

TMD and Teenagers

Why Teenage Patients Have More TMJ Problems in the Spring?

As spring approaches it is common for orthodontists such as Dr. Demas to receive a larger than usual number of phone calls from current and former patients reporting unexplained jaw pain. Parents often report that their teenage children have painful jaws and are unable to eat, sleep or study properly. This pain is often diagnosed as TMD, short for temporo-mandibular jaw pain.

Stress is the often the cause of TMD

 

The final week or two of April and the beginning of May are the periods when students are under the most stress. Intermittent sleep and eating habits can cause jaw pain. This is normally in the muscles beyond the lower molars. These are the chewing muscles, and pain in this region suggests that the grinding and clenching of teeth are causing the soreness – not actual medical problems with the muscles or the teeth.

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