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Brackets are commonly used in the braces installation process. Brackets are tiny squares that are attached to the front of your teeth and are used to hold the arch wires. The arch wires are installed to help guide the movement of your teeth. Brackets come in a variety of different materials, including ceramic and stainless steel. Ceramic brackets are frequently used because they can be colored to match the rest of your teeth. However, ceramic brackets are more susceptible to cracking compared to…

3: Diagnostic components in orthodontics 3.1. The orthodontic treatment index: dental health components Grade Characteristics 1: None Extremely minor malocclusions including displacements <1 mm 2: Little a. Increased overjet 3.5 mm but ≤6 mm with competent lips b. Reverse overjet 0 mm but ≤1 mm c. Anterior or posterior crossbite with ≤1 mm discrepancy between retruded contact position and intercuspal position d. Displacement of teeth 1 mm but ≤2 mm e. Anterior or posterior open bite 1 mm…

Though treatment planning is almost always the same, sequence of execution of treatment varies between patients depending on individual problems and priorities. Adult patients undergoing orthodontic falls into two groups. One group of patients require orthodontic treatment as part of or as an adjunct to other dental procedures. Orthodontic treatment is not a primary concern of the patient. They require an interdisciplinary treatment approach involving orthodontic interaction with other…

Spencer Kirkpatrick Psych 150 December 5, 2015 Health Care Fields Comparison Two fields I am very interested in are chiropractic and dentistry. Chiropractors help patients by treating them using the neuromusculoskeletal system. This means that they can treat patients by using their bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, and even ligaments. Chiropractors use manipulation of these to help treat their patients pain. The main goal of goal of chiropractors is to reduce pain and to lower the resistance of…

How a Root Canal Dentist Can Help You in Oviedo, FL If you have recently been told that you require a root canal, don’t worry. This procedure has a reputation for being very painful, but it really is not. We are always concerned with your comfort. We will explain how root canal treatment works and make you feel comfortable. This procedure is usually not more painful than a filling. The actual pain is generally caused by the infection that precedes the treatment. What is Root Canal Treatment?…

Reversing Gum Recession: Why Your Gums Recede and What You Can do About it What is gum recession and what causes it? Should you notice that your teeth look longer than they once did or you experience increased sensitivity, look at the tissue at the base of your gums. When the gum tissue that covers the root of the teeth starts to recede, or pull back, it's called gum recession. If ignored, gum recession can cause not only extensive damage to the bones in your jaw, but can result in tooth loss…

While practicing dental hygiene, a major hazard is having musculoskeletal injuries. Knowledge of ergonomics and using ergonomic products can help reduce these injuries. This article lists ways to improve ergonomics that include magnification (loupes and intraoral cameras), operator seating, hand instruments, and gloves. Loupes can help hygienists in reducing injuries and keep good posture by magnifying and providing better view and angle of the patient s mouth. Studies have shown that loupes…

In order to have healthy teeth and strong gums, it is essential that you pay regular trips to a dentist. With so many different dental procedures and treatments available, it can be hard to know what's what. This article takes a look at what some of the most common dental procedures are, and how you can select the right dentist for your needs. X-Rays X-Rays are an important part of a dental check up. They will let the dentist see if there are any cavities within any of the teeth. They are also…

Step by step endodontic dental procedure The care of your oral hygiene isn’t something that you should leave in the hands of amateurs and that is why it is best for you to make use of professional dentist for all your dental procedures because your smile is important. What you do when it comes to root canal Montreal should always be done by a professional who knows what he is doing. There are several procedures that a dentist will have to do for you to help you get the best out of your oral…

There are several options for cosmetic dentistry to improve your smile. There is bleaching, which is a common process that is used to whiten your teeth. Most people get this done so that they can take some stains off their teeth or make embarrassing stains go away. Bonding is tooth color material to fill in gaps or to change the color of their teeth. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic that cover the tooth to change the color or the shape. There are many other options of cosmetic…