Cosmetic
Dentistry
Would you
like to find out what
those-in-the-know have to say
about cosmetics? The information
in the article below comes
straight from well-informed
experts with special knowledge
about cosmetics.
Let’s
explore the cosmetic
options:
Braces
While you
may have worn braces as a child,
braces are now a treatment option
for adults as well although
realignment may take longer for
an adult. In some cases an adult
will require more than just an
orthodontic procedure.
Braces are
the recommended treatment to
correct an orthodontic problem
called malocclusion or “bad
bite.” A few of the causes
of the bad bite are extra,
missing or crowded teeth. This
condition is usually inherited
although some may be caused by
accident or other means. Having a
tooth knocked out and chronic
thumb or finger sucking may
contribute to a bad
bite.
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Before
treatment can begin, a
thorough history is
necessary for the
dentist to render a
proper prognosis.
The
dentist may take
numerous x-rays, plaster
molds and photos of your
face and teeth before
determining whether
orthodontics is an
appropriate method to
apply to your individual
situation.
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what you do on inaccurate
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unpleasantly surprised by the
consequences. Make sure you get
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from informed sources.
If the
dentist determines that your
treatment requires mechanical
appliances, the information
gathered in his preliminary
examination will help to create
your custom appliance(s). There
are many different types of
appliances and the best recourse
is the one created specifically
for you.
Once
created and put in place, the
appliances will require periodic
adjustments. The dentist needs to
monitor the progress frequently
in order to assure that the teeth
are shifting in position
accurately.
Finally,
once the appliances have done
their work, they will be replaced
by a “retainer.” The
retainer will stay in place so
that the newly aligned teeth will
remain in their proper
location.
One of the
first questions from patients is
usually, “how long will I
have to wear this?” This not
a “one size fits all”
situation as the time varies from
patient to patient. It will take
as long as it takes and greatly
depends on patient cooperation.
Average time for orthodontic
treatment is around 24 months
with adult treatments requiring
just a bit longer.
Other
factors apply, of course, such as
how severe the bad bite, overall
gum and tooth health not to
mention how well the patient
cooperates with the procedure.
Most people who have worn braces
report years later that it was
well worth it!
There's a
lot to understand about
cosmetics. We were able to
provide you with some of the
facts above, but there is still
plenty more to write about in
subsequent articles.
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http://www.white-teeth-now.com
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