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Curses to those that are born with perfectly straight teeth! Alright, I take back the curse but I know I’m not alone in my jealousy. In fact, the AAO estimates that 75 percent of Americans suffer from malocclusion (bad bite) and could benefit from orthodontic treatment. This number isn’t limited to young kids and … Continued
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There is a great option for people who want straight teeth, but don’t want to deal with the painful experience of braces. Invisalign offers people the ability to straighten their teeth by wearing plastic aligner trays that are invisible and removable. Here are the top 3 reasons Invisalign is a great alternative to braces. … Continued
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Braces are a stage most children go through between the elementary and high school years. Sometimes, for those who began the dental treatment process later, they may last until college. Rarely, however, will you find an adult bearing the brightly colored rubber bands that adolescent braces are well-known for. Adults can have crooked teeth … Continued
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Traditional braces are a great way to straighten your teeth and achieve a beautiful smile that can last you a lifetime. However, braces can also be a bit painful, particularly after they’re tightened. Most patients report moderate to mild discomfort while eating and can only eat soft food for a few days. Soft food doesn’t … Continued
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Although most American teens desire straight teeth and many get braces or Invisalign to achieve aligned pearly whites, not everyone in the world thinks it’s cute. In Japan, many teenage girls are undergoing dental procedures called yaeba, or “double tooth.” Yaeba elongates a girl’s canine teeth to give them a fang-like appearance, or some say, … Continued
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People often ask what is the best age for braces and chances are you’ve seen a wide variety of people wearing them, from adolescents, to teens and even adults. In the end, your braces are specific to you – as are when you should have them installed. Braces are most often designed for children in their … Continued
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Braces help align teeth by directing them into place as they develop. Before braces can be installed, often the space between certain molars will need to be widened. Orthodontic spacers are used to separate the teeth that are too close together, before braces can be cemented on. These spacers are rubber bands that dentists will … Continued