Straightening your smile can be one of the most important things that you will do for your appearance. However, there are some myths about braces that people will often believe, which can impair their judgment when evaluating whether or not to utilize these orthodontic treatments.
Myth: Wearing Braces Will Be Embarrassing For The Patient
It is common for individuals to assume that the braces that they are wearing will be extremely noticeable to others.
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When making the decision to have your teeth straightened, it is important to give some serious thought to the options that are available. In the past, the only method of getting crooked teeth straight and beautiful again involved spending an extended amount of time wearing traditional wire and bracket braces. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. Now there is a different type of teeth straightening that is known as Invisalign orthodontics.
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Dental crowns are excellent dental prostheses for restoring the structural and functional integrity of severely damaged teeth. These restorations come in various materials, and you can choose the right dental crowns material for you based on the following main factors.
1. Strength of Material and Longevity
Gold dental crowns are strong and will hold up quite nicely for years, withstanding fractures, cracks, and corrosion. It is no wonder that they are used for premolar and molar restorations.
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At the center of each of your teeth, you'll find the tooth's nerve (which is often called the pulp). The pulp prefers a hermit-like existence and should have no contact with the outside world. The pulp chamber is protected by your tooth's structure (made of dentin and the outer enamel) but is still vulnerable. When an adult's dental pulp becomes irreversibly infected, you'll need a root canal to remove this pulp.
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It's something that you use every day but may not pay much attention to. A toothbrush that is past being useful may be worse than not brushing at all. Read on for some tips on ensuring that your brush is doing the job it needs to do.
Get some professional advice. Your dentist will probably tell you to get a brush with soft bristles. Stiff bristles can be too harsh on teeth and gums.
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