oppressive overbite‚ my teeth were at a loss‚ with no end in sight. Old thumb-sucking habits over-crowded or spaced out some teeth. Gaps and crooked teeth made me afraid to socialize for fear of people seeing this monstrosity‚ so I stopped smiling. My parents prodded me to say “cheese” in pictures‚ but my smile looked more painful than pleasant. My hopes of having nice teeth darkened‚ but my teeth relentlessly yearned for one to rescue them from their distress. Last fall‚ my teeth were saved by my braces;
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people‚ in particular‚ may try to hide their crooked smile by not smiling at all. Fortunately‚ Invisalign is a nice alternative to metal braces. It’s a clear dental appliance that the orthodontic patient wears on his/her teeth much like a clear plastic retainer. Invisalign moves the teeth just like a normal set of braces will‚ but with a difference. For kids (and even adults) who dream of returning to school in the fall with a brand new straight smile‚ Invisalign could be the key. What is Invisalign
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Differences? Dentures of some kind have been around for hundreds of years although evidence suggests that ancient Egyptians probably used simple forms of dentures made out of real human teeth! They are‚ essentially‚ false teeth that can replace your upper or lower plates or both. Implants are individually installed false teeth that are installed directly into the jaw. Who Benefits From Dentures? Dentures are most appropriate for people who
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don’t give their teeth a second thought as long they are healthy. Consequently‚ they focus on various forms of dentistry from general dentistry to preventative and treatment care. The following is a close look at their services and what to expect from family dentistry‚ Leesa Miyasato. Operational procedure as a family dentist office Preventive care: Waimea Smiles family dentists start by providing preventive care for your entire family. The team prefers cleaning and examining your teeth at least two
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DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING FOR PARTIALLY EDENTULOUS PATIENTS Content: 1. General information (name‚ age‚ sex‚ occupation) 2. Chief complaint 3. Recording the relevant medical history. 4. Recording the relevant dental history. 5. Performing a thorough visual and manual extra-oral and intra-oral examination. 6. Radiographic examination. 7. Treatment planning Recording general information: Name: Patient should be addressed by name which would add to personal touch and confidence of
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performed at this age because the wisdom teeth are fully formed‚ and removing them can prevent overcrowding and other dental issues from occurring down the road. The family dentistry professionals at Lowitz & Meier in Cincinnati‚ OH‚ will assess your teen’s wisdom teeth to determine whether extraction is the best option for them. Wisdom tooth extraction is a common form of oral surgery that minimizes the risk of certain dental complications. Wisdom teeth can either be impacted below the gum line or
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maxillary anterior teeth. Occlusal caries usually appears earlier in life before smooth surface caries. B. Smooth surface caries: Occurs in the smooth surfaces of the teeth. These includes: Interproximal surface caries occurs at mesial or distal contact points. Cervical or gingival surface caries occurs on buccal or lingual surfaces near the DEJ. Root Caries It is the caries that is initiated at the root portion of the tooth. This type of caries is predominantly found in teeth of older age group
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tooth in the gap left by your missing tooth‚ so it will correct the problem. The big disadvantage to a bridge is that it attaches to the teeth on each side of the gap. You’ll need three crowns in all. One for the missing tooth and two for the nearby healthy teeth. Your healthy
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and lower teeth in the dental arch. Dentition pertains to the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth. It is the characteristic arrangement‚ kind‚ and number of teeth. There are three dentition periods. They are primary dentition‚ mix dentition‚ and permanent dentition. First stage is primary dentition which is consists of 20 teeth in all. Mix dentition is the second stage of both primary and permanent teeth. The last stage is permanent dentition is composed of 32 teeth in all‚ 16
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cleaning‚ fillings and even braces. He does all paperwork for his patients. What i liked most about most about shadowing is to see how he puts braces on patients teeth and how to remove them. I also got the chance to be in the lab where they create molded teeth. There’s also a machine that heats up plastic disc they put over the teeth model to create plastic retainers. Its cool to see all the different stuff they
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