About Orthodontics

If you are not sure of  your orthodontist credibility then better do the questioning. Ask in a nice way if he is a board passer in this field. If he is, certainly there are certifications to prove it. Check also if he has received a formal training. At least he has taken a two year [...]

Known as BMP or bone morphogenetic protein, it is a recently isolated protein that is responsible for the formation of bone growth. Harvested by researchers from the bone tissue of the sinuses, it is extracted and the new bone harvested for use in dental implants further improving the chances of success for the procedure. It [...]

Streptococcus mutans is the name of the bacteria that causes cavities that is quite abundant in our mouths. It normally resides on our teeth and gums, eating away at food particles left behind as we eat. Even brushing and other oral health regimen cannot totally eliminate the nasty germ from our mouths. Heavy flossing or [...]

Known as the all around teeth protection compound of recent history, many studies are now suggesting that it may not offer as much protection as previously thought. This comes to light as figures in the billions of money spent on the usage and introduction of the compound into potable water systems are under scrutiny. It [...]

Have you experienced waking up with a sore jaw muscles or a headache? If yes, you are experiencing Bruxism. Dentist use Bruxism as a term for grinding and clenching of teeth. This can cause teeth to become really painful and sometimes when in deep pain, your teeth are like clamping together. Dentist says that because [...]

Let’s admit it, braces was such a fad during the early 80’s and 90’s. But for real reasons, orthodontic treatment is used to correct  a “bad bite”. As such, conditions like this are called malocclusion. It is were the teeth are crooked or in other terms, crowded. Usually, the upper and lower jaws did not [...]

Image Source: The branch of dentistry that corrects improperly positioned teeth and jaws is called Orthodontics. Disaligned teeth and teeth which do not fit together are more difficult to clean, are more prone to tooth loss because of dental caries and periodontal diseases. These also give added stress on the chewing muscles which could quickly [...]

Image Source: delivery.superstock.com Most people who wear braces experience discomfort and irritation between your lips and cheeks because of wires and brackets. Having a cut as big as your eyes can be very painful especially when food gets in between the wounds that become sores. Having this prevents you from talking and inflames your inner [...]