When should your child first visit an orthodontist? Many parents assume orthodontic care begins in the teenage years when adult teeth have fully emerged. However, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children get their first orthodontic evaluation by seven years of age. This milestone age provides a window for identifying and fixing potential issues
Remember the days of uncomfortable, goopy dental impressions that left you gagging and counting the seconds until they were removed? Those days are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Digital scanning technology has transformed the orthodontic experience, making treatment more comfortable, efficient, and precise than ever before. This technological revolution is changing not just
With the growth of technology, one can get a beautiful set of teeth without having to suffer the limitations of traditional braces. The best benefit of using Invisalign is that it does not use any metallic parts that used to shine in traditional braces. Invisalign are barely visible and still do a pretty wonderful job
When it comes to braces, most people are familiar with either the traditional metal ones or the removable Invisalign. However, there is another type and it is called Lingual Braces. This not-so-common option can be described as both practical and cosmetically appealing unlike the traditional bulky type. In terms of functionality, they do the same
You can't wear braces forever. One day your orthodontist will remove that metal contraption in your teeth, revealing those perfectly aligned teeth that you'll be proud to show off. Don't you want those ugly dental appliances of yours to come off faster? Here are some things you can do to get them off you more
When you want to achieve straighter teeth but don't want those ugly metal brackets and wires showing and the discomfort that goes along with traditional braces, Invisalign can help. Invisalign aligners are custom-made, nearly invisible aligners to correct the alignment of your teeth. This type of aligners doesn’t use metal wires or brackets; instead, it
As adults, we realize the need of flossing our teeth on a regular basis in addition to cleaning them. This is also critical for our children's future. Instilling the habit of flossing in young children is just as important as training them to clean their teeth because brushing alone will not remove plaque and the
Anchorage is a strategy for resisting and overcoming a force's response. In orthodontics, anchorage refers to a strategy or approach that is used to prevent tooth movement. Anchorage is a crucial topic in orthodontics since malocclusions are usually corrected with it. What is the Importance of Anchorage in Orthodontics? In orthodontic therapy, like braces, anchorage
A person's cheeks, lips, gums, tongue, and the space behind it are all considered to be part of their oral cavity. Additionally, any gap that exists between a person's wisdom teeth and the roof of their mouth is also considered to be part of the oral cavity. Teeth and the tongue get saliva from
There are a variety of dental adjunctive procedures that may be used to ensure that a dental operation goes as planned. Another term for it is an auxiliary, extra, additional, or subsidiary dental operation. Who needs an Adjunctive dental procedure? In rare circumstances, additional surgery may be necessary to ensure that the implant is surrounded
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