It used to be the twelve to fifteen year olds all wore braces. We have four kids and all four wore braces. We hold the orthodontic record for longest braces on by our oldest son who never seemed to have time to go to his appointments. The office would call the night before, I would remind him at breakfast and by dinner they were calling wondering where he was. It got pretty embarrassing, but over four years later he finally got them off and...more
Dental Bleaching, more commonly known as teeth whitening, is a common procedure in the field of dentistry, especially cosmetic dentistry. Your teeth may become darker with your age due to the changes in the mineral structure of the teeth. Have you ever noticed why a child has whiter teeth than that of an adult? This is because when you are young, your teeth are protected with strong porcelain which wears away slowly with the growing...more
Is your smile not quite what it could be? Do you tend to take most of your pictures with your mouth closed? But at the same time do you not want to fix whenever might be bothering you about your teeth because you dont want to wear braces? Indeed braces are often associated with the younger wearers and some people simply find the look to be unappealing for them personally, and if you happen to fall into this group and you will be happy to know that there is a solution for you as well! Invisalign straightens teeth invisibly, or at the least it straightens them very nearly invisibly.Invisalign consists of a series of trays molded to fit the exact contour of your teeth. If you are thinking that Invisalign is something like the mouth guard that you see professional football players wearing, well you couldnt be further from the truth. In fact Invisalign trays have such an exacting fit to your own teeth that they really are very nearly invisible and also essentially un-noticeable to feel in your mouth. The idea is that you replace one mold with another after a two week period, slowly shifting your teeth into a new position.The process of getting the Invisalign system will begin...more
We have all heard the phrase you are what you eat, but did you know that this phrase applies to your teeth as well? The fact of the matter is that this old phrase applies to your mouth as equally as it applies to the rest of your body. Think about it, if proper nutrition will help you build bigger muscles, become stronger, improve the strength of...more
There are a lot of people that do not understand how important it is to get their wisdom teeth removed. You have to make sure that you get your jaw x-rayed to ensure that all of the wisdom teeth that you have can be removed.Many people are afraid of this process because they do not understand what is going to happen when their teeth are removed. ...more
You may be surprised that all you need to whiten your teeth can be found in your home. All you need is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to be able to whiten your teeth at home. Is there a way to whiten your teeth naturally? There are so many methods for at home use to choose from. Dentist treatments are so expensive. If you are on a budget and want to explore natural and cost effective ways to whiten your teeth here are some ideas. You may be surprised that all you need to whiten your teeth can be found in your home. Yes, you don't have to go to the dentist. You don't have to spend money on teeth whitening kits. You can whiten your teeth at home with natural ingredients. All you need is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to be able to whiten your teeth at home. You just need to make a paste from these products. To make the paste drop two to three teaspoons of the hydrogen peroxide onto two teaspoons of baking soda to make a paste. You can add mint for a better flavor. Mix until you reach a consistency that is similar to toothpaste. Brush you teeth with the mixture and leave on for at least two minutes. Be sure not to swallow the paste. Rinse and brush with regular...more
Yellow teeth or cavities in your teeth may not be such an appealing thing if you happen to smile to a person; you have met for the first time. It may be considered bad oral hygiene than anything else. With the arrival of new toothpaste...more
Right after dental fillings and braces, whitening steps in. The latest effort in America's quest for the perfect smile is focused on erasing the yellowing ravages of time and bad habits. Countering the effects of coffee, age, wine and cigarettes...more
It was believed by this salon owner that teeth whitening would boost her upscale salon, with this good feature in her posh lineup of eyelash extensions, temporary tattoos and conventional makeup. But she fell into trouble with an Alabama Board of...more
It is correctly said, by Phyllis Diller, "A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." Beautiful smile is one important thing that enhances your personality and self confidence, something with which you can win the world. Everyone in the world...more
First of all you should know that the teeth whitening just isn't long term. It succeeds by getting rid of the organic elements in the teeth enamel by dissolving them using a peroxide derivative. Also, the more enamel is there, the more...more
If you are willing to get new braces for your teeth, you would definitely want to know its price. Let us have a brief discussion about how much does teeth braces cost in reality. Teeth Braces are used to maintain straightness of the teeth and jaw...more