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by Jo Harts

Type of wire is one of the most important things that should be considered when having braces. The Nickel titanium and thermal activated archwire is the most advanced archwires in the industry of Orthodontics. It has a more consistent performance and more resistance to permanent deformation. There is no need for multiple staging of archwires as with stainless steel alternatives. It is extra smooth which avoids friction in a bracket slot for an easier and more efficient treatment. Its thermal performance is soft and pliable at room temperature which allows for easier archwire insertion. It is also super elastic at body temperature. The force of the wire will not change one place in the mouth. With this new advancement in the wires being used for braces, having braces is now less painful and less traumatic for patients.

After the active orthodontic treatment has been completed, retainers will be placed so that the alignment of your teeth will be maintained and held and will likewise result to the improvement of your bite. Retainers can be permanent or fixed but there are some that are removable. However, there is a possibility that after the orthodontic treatment, the teeth will not be aligned properly. This can happen as you grow or even in your adulthood. The purpose of retainers is to prevent those unwanted changes from happening. If you will not wear retainers, the problem may revert to some degree and correction will be hard to achieve again. It is always best to follow doctor’s instruction so you will get your money’s worth.

When the child has finished the early phase of treatment, an ongoing basis of evaluation will be conducted to monitor if the permanent teeth are already erupting. And then after all the permanent teeth have appeared, it is time to determine if braces will be needed. Ordinarily, orthodontics or what is called fixed braces can only start when all the permanent teeth of the patient are present, usually from ages 11 to 13. It is no longer true that braces are just for younger patients. Braces can also be worn by teenagers and adults. Nowadays, more and more adults still want to have braces for the purpose of improving their appearances. As the saying goes, “It is never too late!”

Smile Makeover: What’s Involved?

A Smile Makeover involves consideration of your facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, teeth, gum tissue, and lips to develop a customized smile. The resulting improvements are as follows:

• Optimal Tooth Color: Silver or amalgam dental fillings can be replaced with natural, tooth-colored composite restorations and teeth whitening can improve the color of stained teeth. Tooth color and shading are important considerations during the evaluation of and preparation for various procedures, including porcelain veneers and dental implants.
• Aligned for Success: Crooked, overlapping, or gapping teeth can be straightened when necessary through orthodontics and improved with veneers.

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Smile Makeover Preview & Treatment

To complete your Smile Makeover, your dentist will develop a comprehensive treatment plan customized to meet your esthetic goals. This treatment plan may consist of many cosmetic and functionally restorative procedures, potentially including teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, dental crowns, orthodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery, and gummy smile reduction.

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Combining the latest in braces technology and fashion, 3M Unitek Corp. introduces Clarity SL braces, a clear, self-ligating braces system. Made from translucent ceramic, Clarity SL braces are designed to blend in with teeth, help teeth move faster, and make braces easier to clean, while eliminating the less desirable appearance and hygiene issues of ordinary braces. Clarity SL braces are now available nationwide.

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If you are a candidate for orthodontics, you will likely be referred by your general dentist to an orthodontist for evaluation of your bite. During your first orthodontic visit, your orthodontist may use several methods to develop an individualized treatment plan, including:

• Oral, facial and functional evaluation (examination).
• Intraoral and facial photographs.
• Panoramic and cephalometric X-rays.
• Impressions for models of the teeth and bite.

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A new dental facility has received environmental approval from the city of Yakima.Thompson Development received the environmental go-ahead to build a 25,000-square-foot facility for Apple Valley Dental & Orthodontics at the former Country Drive-In Theatre on Nob Hill Boulevard between 42nd and 44th avenues.The approval is contingent on several mitigations that include making frontage improvements and obtaining the necessary permits from the state Department of Ecology.

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Perhaps one of the most lasting and damaging physical wounds are injuries to the teeth. Dental injuries are usually complicated and hard and / or expensive to repair. Which is why the saying prevention is better than is very appropriate is this case. Here are some tips to avoid dental injuries:

1. Wear a mouth guard when participating in any sport, especially in very physical ones. Sports are very dynamic, and you never know what can happen, so it’s important to always play it safe.

2. Don’t chew on hard foods. Chewing or biting hard foods like ice or hard candy can damage teeth through cracking it. The cracks may start off to be minuscule, but microscopic bacteria can get inside them, resulting in cavities over time.

3. Don;t bit of wrappers with your teeth. It’s more convenient – not to mention more hygienic, to use a pair of scissors.

As more and more cosmetic dental procedures are being devised, more and more people are getting onto the perfect smile bandwagon. Industry experts are however raising the alarm that any underlying problems should first be addressed to prevent complications that can leave patients with more problems in the future. Cosmetic dentistry has always been, as the name says, concerned with giving people that perfect smile they’ve always wanted.
Having a good dentist who balances the need for beauty and pre-treatment, explains the what’s and how’s of a procedure is your best defense against later problems for with appliances such as veneers and ceramic inlays, they tend to hide underlying tooth/teeth that if not properly prepped will eventually lead to the demise of the erring tooth. Though cosmetically acceptable, it would only last till it falls out of your gums for which no other option would be available but for implants and crowns.