What’s the secret to good oral health?
- Regular visits to your dental office
- Assessing your oral health
- Mending the trouble spots with your teeth and gums, etc.,
If you want your teeth to be healthy, dazzling, and sparkling, you cannot miss going to the dentist or orthodontist. Unfortunately, for many people, visiting dental offices is not as seamless as it seems.
Do you know, according to research 36% of the population faces dental anxiety when they are asked to visit their local dental office?
Mostly, the fear involves:
– Revealing teeth’s condition
– Extreme consciousness about one’s dental health
– Being uncomfortable with dental appliances
– Choking, etc. Surprisingly, the fear becomes so overpowering that many times people stay in pain rather than visit the dentist/orthodontist.
If you are facing severe dental anxiety like this, you are at the right place. This blog will cover all important nuances relating to dental anxiety: what it is, what causes it, coping mechanisms, and so on. Let’s dive in.
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Invisalign Vs Braces: Comparing Orthodontic Treatment Options
Are you planning to get your crooked, misaligned teeth or over-spacing issues rectified? Then chances are you are tossing between two mostly preferred orthodontic options. It’s Invisalign and braces. Both options are efficient enough to give you accurate and exceptional results. Yet they come with numerous differences.
Choosing between Invisalign or braces can be challenging. You will need to sit with your orthodontist and understand which option will best fit your dental needs. Which means you need to find answers to certain questions. What are braces? What is Invisalign? What are the pros and cons? How do they differ in terms of cost, comfort, convenience, and effectiveness? And so on.
This blog will cover all these concepts in detail. Time to dig in!
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Conquering Dental Anxiety: Strategies for Overcoming Your Fears and Embracing Oral Health
What’s the secret to good oral health?
If you want your teeth to be healthy, dazzling, and sparkling, you cannot miss going to the dentist or orthodontist. Unfortunately, for many people, visiting dental offices is not as seamless as it seems.
Do you know, according to research 36% of the population faces dental anxiety when they are asked to visit their local dental office?
Mostly, the fear involves:
– Revealing teeth’s condition
– Extreme consciousness about one’s dental health
– Being uncomfortable with dental appliances
– Choking, etc. Surprisingly, the fear becomes so overpowering that many times people stay in pain rather than visit the dentist/orthodontist.
If you are facing severe dental anxiety like this, you are at the right place. This blog will cover all important nuances relating to dental anxiety: what it is, what causes it, coping mechanisms, and so on. Let’s dive in.
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White Spots On Teeth After Braces – Causes , Prevention, and Treatment
Braces can be a wonderful option for aligning your teeth and improving your overall long-term health. Properly aligned teeth can result in improved health by reducing the incidence of gum disease, reducing your prospects for a heart attack or stroke, and improving your appearance. When the time comes to remove your braces, it’s often a cause for celebration. But……that celebration can be hampered when white spots are discovered underneath the area where braces were attached to your teeth.
The question for many parents is whether these White Spots were a direct result of the Braces or an indication of some other condition that needs treatment.
In this article, we’ll delve into the potential reasons behind these spots and discuss methods to avoid and address them, ensuring a radiant and healthy smile.
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Can You Get Sealants With Braces On? (A Comprehensive Guide)
Dental sealants are intended to provide greater cavity protection. To defend against decay it is painted on the chewing surfaces of molars. Sealants protect the teeth from 80% of cavities for the first two years, and 50% for the next two years after that, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In this post, we’ll answer the question of how do dental sealants work? Let’s get sealing.
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Vaping With Braces – Understanding The Risks
As an orthodontist, I know that some of my patients might wonder about vaping while having braces. Vaping will not harm the glue for your brackets or wires, but it’s still bad for your health.
Also, vaping can hide gum disease that you might get from wearing braces. The brackets and wires can make it harder to clean your teeth and gums well, which can cause oral health problems.
To keep your mouth healthy while vaping with braces, you need to take good care of your teeth at home. Brush and floss often, and use tools like interdental brushes or water flossers to reach tricky spots. You should also visit your dentist or orthodontist every six months for a cleaning and a checkup for gum disease.
So, you can vape with braces, but you should know the risks and do things to protect your oral health. By following good oral hygiene habits and getting professional help when needed, you can vape without hurting your well-being.
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How Many Times Should I Brush My Teeth With Braces? (4 Times Per Day?)
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums during your orthodontic treatment requires brushing and flossing very regularly. Our recommendation is to brush at least four times per day while wearing braces: after breakfast, in the morning, and at night. In the afternoon, right after school/work or after lunch.
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Do Braces Make The Roots of Your Teeth Shorter?
People want braces for a number of reasons, but one of the biggest ones is for healthier teeth and gums. As such, many patients are concerned about the effects braces might have on the roots of their teeth. One of the most common questions we are asked is “Do braces make the roots of your teeth shorter?” While it is possible for roots to grow shorter, it’s not necessarily a cause for concern.
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How to Stop Thrusting? (5 EASY READ FACTS TO HELP SOLVE IT)
How to Stop Thrusting? A tongue thrust can be stopped in the comfort of your own home. On the tip of your tongue, place a sugar-free candy, such as a lifesaver. Once that’s done, press the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth. The tongue should be pressed against the gum. Keep your lips apart and bite your teeth together. Last but not least, swallow, keeping your lips apart and your teeth together. You can stop tongue thrusting by performing this exercise twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. It may be challenging at first, but once you get used to these exercises, they will become easier.
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Braces and Pregnancy | 7 EXPERT FACTS | LATEST 2023
There is no known problem combining braces with pregnancy, but you need to speak with your orthodontist about your specific situation. The teeth and gums may be affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy, so orthodontic treatment may need to be modified or postponed. Braces may also cause swelling and tenderness in the gums for some women during pregnancy. During pregnancy, maintaining proper oral hygiene and having regular dental checkups, including orthodontic appointments, is essential to ensure mother’s and baby’s health. To determine what is the most appropriate course of action for you regarding braces and pregnancy, speak with your orthodontist.
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X-Ray For Braces? Why Are They Needed?
When it comes to getting braces, X-rays are an important part of the process. Even though many people know what to expect when getting metal braces, not everyone is aware of what to expect when getting an X-ray. X-rays are a crucial part of the orthodontic treatment process and can help orthodontists create a personalized treatment plan for a healthy, straight smile. A dental X-ray can also provide you with valuable information about your treatment plan based on the information gathered.
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