Throughout our lives we go through different life cycles, and so do our teeth. From incisors and canines to the famous “wisdom teeth,” our teeth erupt onto the scene at different times in our lives. You may have heard the popular saying, “With age comes wisdom,” and it does, but when it comes to teeth, it may give you problems.…
How can Invisalign move teeth? If your child needs braces, they may feel apprehensive and self-conscious about the whole ordeal. They may worry about the embarrassment of food getting trapped in their teeth and braces, and as a parent, you may be concerned about their ability to keep their teeth clean for the duration of the orthodontic treatment. For parents and kids who are facing these concerns, using clear aligners for orthodontic treatment may be an excellent solution.
Having a bad dental experience is horrible. It can be uncomfortable, frustrating and sometimes even painful. Dental fears lead to people avoiding dental visits. This leads to dental problems, causing patients to feel embarrassed in public due to ugly teeth. But dental visits don’t need to be scary, especially not orthodontic visits. Orthodontists are dentists who have 2-3 years of extra specialty training to learn how to align teeth and fix bites. They use dental devices like braces and clear aligners (Invisalign). They correct gaps, underbites, overbites, and other dental issues that are associated with the jaw, facial muscles, and teeth.
Reasons to visit your orthodontist regularly. Before you get braces, Invisalign or another straightening method, you’ll need to go in for a few appointments. As soon as a child’s adult teeth begin to grow, it’s a good idea to visit your orthodontist. He or she can let you know if the teeth are growing incorrectly or if your child will need to undergo a teeth-straightening method.
“I don’t have problems, should I still visit an orthodontist?” Millions of people of all ages visit their local orthodontist to help correct misalignment and crowding issues affecting their smiles. Unfortunately, a lot of people choose not to visit their local orthodontist. This is because they don’t feel like they have a bad enough problem with overcrowding. This results in a smile that is less than desirable and can affect a person’s self-esteem and confidence. Keep in mind that you’re never too old to get braces, so it’s important to talk to your local professional to see if they can fit you for orthodontic appliances and begin your treatment.
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Firstly, it’s common for children and adults who are getting orthodontics to feel anxious about the pain from braces. One of the main concerns is if it will be a painful experience. An orthodontist knows that having discomfort is possible. It’s also understood that any level of discomfort is easily manageable.
A lot of people use the terms “dentist” and “orthodontist” interchangeably – but did you know that the two names, in fact, refer to very different professions? Nease and Higginbotham Orthodontics wants to help you learn how to distinguish between the two fields, and learn a few things about your own dental needs along the way! Firstly, let’s take a look at the two and see how they differ.
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If you or one of your children has been wearing braces it’s exciting to finally have them removed. Whether you’ve used plastic, metal, or Invisalign to correct your teeth, there are two phases of treatment. After going through the first step in orthodontic treatment you want to make sure to finish the entire process and maintain that gorgeous smile. Wearing a retainer after treatment is an integral part of the process. The following information discusses the reasons why wearing your retainer is so important.
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There may be times during your children’s tween and teen years when so many of their friends are wearing orthodontic braces that you begin to wonder if they’re the latest fashion trend. Your next thought may be to wonder if your child needs expert corrective orthodontic work, too. There are a number of signs that will help you to know…
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LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Ever wondered why it seems like everyone and their best friend had or has had orthodontic work? Well, nowadays orthodontic improvements have made the possibility of orthodontic treatment possible for a much greater number of people than once received it. As little as three decades ago, orthodontic treatment was much more involved. Nowadays, we would…