Straight Teeth in Less Time
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What You Should Know About Toothaches
A toothache can put a fast end to a good day. Once a toothache sets in it can cause you a great deal of pain, make it hard for you to eat, affect the way you speak and even cause your face to become swollen. It's always best to avoid getting a toothache altogether. However, if you do find yourself or your child at the receiving end of one then you want to do your best to get relief from the pain it can cause.
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3 Tips To Prevent Your Ceramic Brackets From Cracking
The braces installation process involves a number of components including brackets and arch wires. Brackets are tiny squares that are attached to the front of your teeth and are used to hold the arch wires. The arch wires are installed to help guide the movement of your teeth. Brackets come in a variety of different materials, including ceramic and stainless steel. Ceramic brackets are frequently used because they can be colored to match the rest of your teeth.
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4 Ways Other Than Brushing Or Flossing To Clean Your Teeth And Mouth
Keeping your teeth clean is an important part of maintaining good oral health. Each day, as you consume food and drink, plaque develops in your mouth. The plaque, which is made from bacteria and food particles, sticks to your teeth and promotes tooth decay. The bacteria in the plaque feeds on the carbohydrates in your mouth and releases acid as a digestive byproduct. This acid demineralizes teeth and results in decay.
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2 Types Of Food To Add To Your Child's Diet If They Get Frequent Cavities
If your child seems to leave every dental check-up with a cavity or two, then the most important steps to reducing their cavities are making sure they maintain good oral hygiene and limiting their consumption of sugary beverages and foods. However, two types of foods have been discovered to benefit your children's teeth, and adding them into your child's meals or snacks may help you further conquer their cavity problem.
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Diabetes And Gum Disease: How To Prevent And Treat It
Diabetes is a manageable condition that affects almost 10% of the American population. If you have diabetes, you may be more aware of complications that can occur as a result of the condition and how to properly control them. Below is an overview of a less commonly known diabetes-related condition, gum disease, and how you can maintain a healthy, disease-free mouth. Dental Complications Due to Diabetes If you're diabetic, a complication you may have never heard of or even considered is that of gum disease.
I had braces when I was a kid. Back then, you had to wear those metal wires and rubber bands for what seemed like forever. When I saw that my child’s teeth were going to be crooked like mine, I was dreading the years of braces and orthodontist appointments and limited diets that I saw stretching ahead of us. I was pleased to find out that braces today are very different from braces when I was a kid. They don’t need to be worn for nearly as long, and they aren’t as intrusive, either. My daughter got braces that can barely be seen, and she can remove them when she eats, so she doesn’t have to give up her favorite foods. I was so impressed that I started a blog to talk about modern day tooth straightening techniques. Braces have come a long way.