Wearing and Caring for Your Retainer

10 October, 2011 (02:45) | Uncategorized | By: B. Slade

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Retainers is different from braces. Wearing retainers comes after wearing braces.  They are removable  It can be taken out when eating, brushing and flossing. meaning that you take them out when eating, brushing and flossing.  Being removable, they can be easily misplaced .  It is suggested that  your always carry your retainer’s case.  Whenever you’re not using your retainer, you can put it in the case  for it’s security and protection.  Never leave your retainer’s case on a table or a bench  but instead, always put it immediately in your backpack, purse or pocket.  How to clean and care for your specific type of retainer, your dentist can provide you the  information.   Make sure you don’t sit on, step on or otherwise damage this delicate and expensive piece of equipment, regardless of what type of retainer you are wearing.

Instant Orthodontics

10 August, 2011 (07:05) | Braces | By: Kurt Wilde

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One of the most popular orthodontic treatments today is commonly referred to as “instant orthodontics”. This is the application of porcelain veneers to your teeth to change your teeth’s color and shape, close the gaps between your teeth by slowly widening each tooth, hide small cracks and chips, hide minor crookedness, or lengthen your teeth. Porcelain veneers are as thick as a contact lens but don’t let that fool you – once bonded to your teeth, porcelain veneers are very strong and durable.

Porcelain veneers are the fastest way to fix minor orthodontic problems. Misaligned teeth and gaps that can only be fixed by braces can now have the illusion of being straight. It takes only a few visits over the span of three weeks for you to get your instant orthodontics.

Smiline Dental Centre

10 May, 2011 (02:40) | Orthodontics Evaluation | By: B. Slade

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The opening cocktail celebrated on February the 26th invited people to mingle with doctors of this newly opened state of the art dental centre where they familiarized themselves with the latest technologies in contemporary oral health care.

Orthodontics has taken the storm introducing recent developments in dental technology. In Dubai, the Smiline Dental Centre, a leading dental company conscious of the high mobility has introduced the use of implants from top international manufacturers. It gives patients the option of follow-up and maintain dental requirements abroad if necessary. One special service of teeth whitening can take only an hour. Understanding the hectic schedule of the patients, this is a perfect example of the services they offer.

Smiline is for high profile clientele who will appreciate the extensive experience, high end technology and sensitivity to their hectic scheduled lifestyles. This is for people on the go whose time is so valuable and personal care could hamper their personal schedules.

Children and teeth alignment

5 March, 2011 (04:18) | Safety and Care | By: B. Slade


One of the issues that have to be contended with when a child’s permanent teeth begin to grow is the issue of teeth alignment. There are many kids whose permanent teeth grow crooked, which does not look very nice.
If you have children make sure that they make regular visits to the dentist especially when their permanent teeth begin to grow. With regular visits, the dentist can check on the progress of the permanent teeth as they break out. She can also help in extracting loose milk teeth so that the permanent teeth can grow unimpeded and will grow out straight.

Interceptive Orthodontics

10 January, 2011 (15:14) | General Info | By: Kurt Wilde

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Interceptive orthodontics is orthodontic treatment for young children that begins before he or she starts the first grade to avoid certain conditions like crowding. This age is the best time to begin treatment because jaw growth and tooth development are not yet complete. Permanent teeth have also yet to come in, which makes it possible for the teeth to grow in the right positions. The solution for crowding used to involve extracting adult teeth then attach braces, but early intervention makes use of a device called a palatal expander. This expands the child’s arch to the proper size so adult teeth will grow out where they should.

Importance of Retainers

10 December, 2010 (11:00) | Retainers | By: B. Slade

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Retainers are a critical part of your orthodontic treatment. Together, you and your dentist have worked hard to get your teeth as aligned and straight as possible. However, as soon as your braces are removed, teeth have a tendency to return to their original position. Retainers are needed to prevent this from happening and to keep your teeth adjusted to their new position. After a period of several weeks, you will only need to wear your retainer at night. The length of time you need to use a retainer depends on your teeth.If your teeth shifted because you haven’t been wearing your retainer, you may need to use braces again. The orthodontic treatment will last shorter, but you will definitely be charged again by your dentist.

Purpose of retainers and when to use it

10 November, 2010 (00:35) | Retainers | By: editor

by: Jo Harts

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Some teenagers wear retainers merely for fashion and style. They no longer follow up with their Orthodontist thus depleting the real purpose of having retainers. Retainer is an orthodontic device which should be used after braces. It holds the teeth together and allows the gums and the jaw muscles to adjust to the new alignment of the teeth. It can also be used for minor under bite and overbite problems. An Orthodontist is the only one who should do your retainer. Retainers should be worn at all times except when brushing your teeth and during sleep. To ensure that a relapse won’t occur after braces, retainers are advised to be worn for several years.

Cleaning Retainers

10 October, 2010 (11:19) | Retainers | By: B. Slade

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After you get your braces removed, you are going to have to wear retainers all through the day and evening. As of now there are two types of retainers. The traditional, removable retainers are commonly used because it’s easy to adjust them as needed. They are made out of acrylic and wire and usually come in a variety of colors. Clear retainers are more modern since they are practically invisible and do a great job of keeping your teeth in place. Either way, you need to clean them daily because plaque may build up on your retainer. To do that, just brush your retainer like you would brush your teeth. Ask your dentist if he or she has any special cleaning solutions that you can use on your retainer.

Tips in Choosing an Orthodontist

10 September, 2010 (00:33) | Orthodontics Evaluation | By: editor

by: Jo Harts

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It is very crucial to choose an Orthodontist. Aside from the fact that the treatment will involve a lot of time and money, you have to ensure getting the result that you want. Below are some of the tips which will guide you in choosing the right Orthodontist:

1.) Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors or from a dental clinic at your school.
2.) Consider the location of the clinic if it is near your home, office or school.
3.) Ensure that the Orthodontist is a licensed member of an acclaimed Association of Orthodontics. This ensures that your Orthodontist is up-to-date on research and new technologies in Orthodontics.
4.) Inquire how long this Orthodontist is in practice and asks for the pictures of previous patients before and after treatment and see if it is to your liking.
5.) Check on the equipments inside the clinic. Is it properly equipped with all the advance technologies in Orthodontics from archwires to laser treatments?
6.) Know the orthodontist diagnosis and his plan of action for your teeth. Then decide if you are comfortable to this plan.
7.) Consider the price and practicality of the whole package. See if it is within your budget. Inquire if the Orthodontist offers a payment plan.
8.) Observe the clinic ambiance. It is important that you are comfortable inside the clinic for this long treatment.

With all these tips considered, you are now assured of a well aligned teeth and a perfect smile.

Care and Maintenance of Braces

10 August, 2010 (02:44) | Braces | By: B. Slade

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There are variety of types of orthodontic braces.  They are held in place using spring clips, wires or rubber bands.  To keep the teeth and gums free from bacteria and plaque and to stop decay, proper care and maintenance of braces is an important daily function.   Braces are in place in order to provide stronger and healthier teeth so it must be cleaned and taken cared of.  A skip in the daily hygiene maintenance increases the risk of gum infection and tooth decay.  If you have braces, it is important to clean them every after meal.  The presence of dental  braces mechanism in your teeth can easily trap food particles that can fall thorough and lodged between the teeth.  The food particles increases the possibility of tooth decay and bad breath.

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