When you visit your family dentist, there are several things you are prepared to hear. You will hear about flossing, brushing, and using the right mouth rinse. Your dentist may impress upon you the importance of maintaining your dental health and discuss your current routine. What you may not be prepared to hear is that you should purchase and use a water pick. Here are some reasons your family dentist may suggest using a water pick.
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Teeth braces are widely used to correct poor bites, straighten teeth, close teeth gaps and to allow enough room in between teeth. They are fitted by dentists and orthodontists. However, what you may not know is that there are different types of braces available. Planning to get braces? Find out the different types of braces available and which are right for you.
Metallic braces
These are the most traditional types of braces available.
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When your dentist starts discussing retainers with you, it can be an exciting time. Retainers signify that the time is near when you will have your braces removed. Once the braces are out of your mouth, a retainer is fitted to ensure that the newly aligned teeth settle into place and don't start growing at different angles again. There are three main types of retainers you can use; this article looks at these types and briefly examines the different pros and cons of each retainer.
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Cancer treatments can be almost as unpleasant as the disease itself, and most people, even those not affected by cancer, know of the deleterious side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, many people are unaware of the oral complications that cancer treatments can induce, even though over a third of cancer patients will suffer from them during or after treatment.
With this in mind, it is important for cancer patients, or people caring for them, to pay close attention to their dental health, and take some extra precautions to avoid damage and disease as much as possible.
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Although invisible braces are effective in straightening your teeth, they do put you at a higher risk for dental decay and cavities like every other type of braces. There are many areas covered by the invisible braces that can harbor plaque bacteria that promote cavities, and the presence of the braces prevents saliva from being able to adequately clean the surfaces of your teeth. If you are considering alignment therapy with invisible braces, here are 3 ways you can reduce your risk for cavities.
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