by | Jul 17, 2014 | Orthodontic Treatments
Is All Orthodontic Treatment The Same?
Of course, not all orthodontic treatment options are the same for the simple reason that not all patients are the same. Indeed, the same patient might have different types of orthodontic treatments at different times in his or her life.
Orthodontics is the science of straightening a patient’s teeth and aligning his or her jaws properly. This not only improves a person’s smile but helps them to eat and speak correctly. Humans have been looking for ways to straighten their teeth since the days of ancient Egypt.
Braces
When most people think of orthodontics, they think of braces. Braces are worn by children and grown-ups and are a popular type of orthodontics for teens. There are several types of braces depending on both the needs and the desires of the patient. They are:
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by | Jul 15, 2014 | Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom No. 7: Stay Fresh
The main aim of brushing is to stay fresh and healthy. Staying fresh also eliminates the build up of food particles that give room for the accumulation of bacteria.
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by | Jul 10, 2014 | Orthodontic Treatments
Three Reasons Your Orthodontic Braces Are Still On
The eagerness and expectation of waiting to finally get your orthodontic braces off can almost be overwhelming. It’s likely the most frequent question that orthodontic patients have – ‘When are my braces coming off?’ There are several different reasons why an orthodontist specialist may choose to keep braces on a particular patient for a bit longer. Also, it’s critical that the patient listens and keeps their orthodontic appliance on as prescribed by their specialist for the proper amount of time in order to ensure success.
Generally, most orthodontists who prescribe different types of braces offer a timeframe surrounding the length of time the appliance needs to be worn and approximately when it will come off. So, if the original removal date has come and gone, you are probably wondering why you’re still wearing braces. Here are a few reasons why they may still be on.
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by | Jul 8, 2014 | Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom No. 6: Brush your teeth with baking soda once a week
Brushing with soda ash helps in removing of stains thus helping in whitening of the teeth, salt can also be used in place of soda ash. Soda ash is a composition of various elements, its chemical name is sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate, salt is made from this reason hence making it also ideal for this teeth whitening procedure. It is a highly recommended stain remover by various orthodontists, however great precautions should be taken when using it during the cleaning exercise.
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by | Jul 1, 2014 | Words of Wisdom
Word of Wisdom No. 5: Gargle with Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar helps in removing stains and also whitening the teeth, in addition to whitening the teeth it also helps in killing bacteria and also in making the gums stronger. This is ideal and should be done after eating or after brushing. Killing of the bacteria creates a fresh smell in the mouth and also reduces cases of mouth infection.
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