Understanding The Differences Between Clear Braces And Aligners

Posted on: 5 February 2020
If you'd like to have your teeth straightened but don't want it to be too obvious to the outside world, your two main options are clear braces and aligners. Both of these options can be used to treat crooked teeth, overcrowding, gaps between teeth and under bites, but aligners are sometimes not suitable for severe or complex adjustments that require a combination of oral surgery and braces. For most people, the choice between clear braces and aligners comes down to personal preference, so it's important to understand the main differences between these two options before making your final decision.
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Why Would Your Teeth Need to Be Shaved?

Posted on: 5 February 2020
Practically every adult will shave parts of their body on a regular basis. It might be your face, your legs, or perhaps even your back. This needs to happen on a regular basis, because that hair will quickly grow back. But what about shaving a part of yourself that will not grow back? Teeth shaving is something that needs to happen at a dental clinic, but why would your dentist suggest that you might be a candidate for the procedure?
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When a Loose Dental Implant Doesn't Hurt: What Could Be the Problem?

Posted on: 3 February 2020
Isn't it exciting to feel a loose tooth, know that it's about to come out and be placed under your pillow to await compensation from the seemingly unlimited funds of the Tooth Fairy (or rather, the bank of mum and dad)? Yes, this was exciting… several decades ago. When you're an adult who has received a dental implant that begins to wiggle, it's actually more than a bit unsettling. What could be the problem?
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2 Commonly Asked Questions About Teens Wearing Braces

Posted on: 1 February 2020
For many teenagers, simply mentioning the word "braces" is enough to make them feel anxious. Yet, the teenage years are the ideal time for orthodontic work to take place because the jaw bone is still growing. This makes the process much more effective and takes less time to straighten and align teeth than it would in adulthood. Fortunately, modern braces are far removed from the obvious and intrusive braces of the past.
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