Orthodontics is an advanced branch of dentistry that focuses on the positioning of teeth and jaws. The benefits of properly aligned teeth and jaws include prettier smiles, healthy teeth and confidence. Many confuse the roles of a dentist and orthodontist. To make it clear, if you have the following dental problems, you need orthodontic treatment.
Underbite
When the lower front teeth overlap over the upper front teeth, it is referred to as underbite.
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You probably have a pretty good idea of the types of food and drinks that can contribute to tooth decay. If a dentist should notice a few cavities while they're examining you, they will probably ask you about your consumption of these things. But everyone knows that lollies, fizzy drinks and sweets in general contain a large quantity of sugar and so can contribute to tooth decay, right? While these items might be the most obvious culprits, there are a few other things that can contribute to tooth decay.
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With Halloween fast approaching, a good number of Australian households are looking forward to all the candy that they get to indulge in guilt-free. However, it should also be noted that these candy binges significantly increase the chances of having to visit an emergency dentist. Therefore, it is essential for parents to reign in their kids and make sure that they are not putting their oral health at undue risk. Other than making sure that oral care routines are strictly adhered to during Halloween, there are additional measures that you can take to protect your children's teeth.
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A smile is one thing that you need to have a good day. Missing a tooth, on the other hand, could deter you from having that beautiful smile. It is never too late to have your teeth fixed so that you can easily afford that smile that you desire. So there's a necessity for you to consider dental implants as a replacement option for your lost teeth.
The smile and beautiful appearance
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Once upon a time, before advances in agriculture led to the softening of the foods humans consumed, there was more than enough room in the human jaw for wisdom teeth. However, today, when wisdom teeth erupt between the ages of 18-24, there often isn't enough room to accommodate them. This leads to them becoming impacted.
Put simply, because of the lack of available room, wisdom teeth often become trapped beneath bone and gum tissue, and may also erupt at awkward angles.
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