The Gentle Hand
I personally have two dentists assigned for my teeth care. The first dentist is the one who is in charge of my braces and the second acts like an assistant, treating my toothaches etc. I have observed them keenly. The first dentist was a bit brash, aggressively holding my mouth at times. However, my dentist’s [...]
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Migraine and orthodontics I
Head pain which can be described through a plethora of other pains such as migraines, headaches, earaches, neck problems, etc., is basically a symptom of a “neuromuscular and skeletal imbalance” found above your shoulders. Here is a series of self-diagnostic tips to help you find which causes the problem. Be your own Dr. House! Misalignment [...]
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Brass and Braces
John Colson is a professor emeritus of music at South Dakota State University John Colson and he’s written a book. “So what’s new?” You ask. Well, the music professor’s cutting-edge, “Braces & Brass” is a how-to on playing the trumpet and the French horn— but these time for those who have the most difficulty doing [...]
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Both Children and Adults Reap the Benefits of Modern Orthodontics
More and more adults are trying to get their smile as perfect as possible. In a recent survey, it was found that one out of four people in orthodontics is over 18. Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for kids, because it can benefit people of all ages.The process by which teeth are straightened is generally the [...]
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More Effective than Braces
“I would probably be sitting here with a mouthful of metal instead of almost going on a year with a retainer” – Jennifer Long, patient. According to KNBC News Los Angeles, there is a latest treatment that is actually more effective than braces. It is called “SureSmile”. It’s much faster than the traditional braces treatment [...]
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Trends in Adult and Children’s Orthodontics – Who Knew That Orthodontic Appliances Were Fashionable
A lot has changed in the world of children’s orthodontics and adult orthodontics in the last few years. One only has to watch television and some of the popular programs on the air right now to see the slow change in trends. Years ago, kids sporting ‘metal mouths’ were ashamed to smile and wearing matching [...]
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Instant Orthodontics
One of the most popular and asked-for procedures today in the field of cosmetic dentistry is “Instant Orthodontics.” Instant orthodontics refers to the use of porcelain veneers to: Change the shape and color of teeth Close gaps between teeth by slightly widening each tooth Lengthen teeth Hide small chips and cracks Hide slight crookednessWhat Makes [...]
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Man gets freedom from TMJ pain
I believe myself to have quite a high pain threshold but one of the things I can�t stand is an impacted tooth. But this� this story is a bit gruesome. Unfortunately, it is also true. David Sisson, 55, was born with misaligned teeth, clinically known as malocclusion. For the last thirty years, he developed grinding [...]
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Reasons why to get braces
First of all, having your teeth straightened out by wearing braces can do a lot of wonders for your smile. After all, one�s smile can light up the face more than an expensive face-lift does (okay, that was just my opinion, but don�t you agree?). Another reason to have braces is that straightened teeth can [...]
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Brace yourself!
So you�ve decided to get braces. What next? Getting an orthodontic treatment involves multiple visits to your orthodontists. The first of which is spent in reviewing your dental records and then taking x-rays of your moth and head. These are needed so that a model of your teeth can be made accurately. The orthodontist will [...]
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