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Closing Spaces Between Your Teeth | CURIOUS FAST FACTS 2020

Having spaces between your teeth and large gaps can be detrimental to your self-esteem. If this has been a problem for you, you might want to consider seeing an orthodontist who is going to be able to fit you for orthodontic appliances that will truly work. Unfortunately, Invisalign alone isn’t always what’s the only thing needed to get those gaps to close. This is where you’re going to want to leave the work to be done by your team of orthodontic professionals. In this post, we’ll show you the steps of closing the spaces. Let’s get cracking.

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Why Are My Orthodontic Braces Still On? | 3 Reasons

Everyone who gets braces is looking forward to a new smile, so it can be understandably frustrating when it seems like your braces have been left on for too long. There are many reasons that your orthodontic braces may still be on, and each orthodontic patient will have their own unique treatment plan. Keep reading to find out the answers to all your questions about the length of braces treatment.

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11 Ways to Alleviate Discomfort [During Braces]

How to Alleviate Discomfort after Putting on Braces. Your child has just gotten braces. Your child’s excited to get the perfect smile, and you’re excited to do something good for your child. A few hours later, the downside of having wire and brackets in their mouths set in. Your child can’t eat solid foods, they have to brush after every meal (even snacks!), they’re now self-conscious of whether food gets stuck between their wires, and now they’re in pain. They’re just not having a great time.

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Are Direct-to-Consumer (Clear Aligners) Good?

Are direct-to-consumer clear Aligners good? The field of orthodontics is full of new technology that makes it easier than ever to achieve a dazzling smile. While getting straight teeth used to involve years of wearing a mouth full of metal, you can now benefit from options such as aligner trays that are more comfortable.

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I Want Braces (Do I Really Need Teeth Removed?)

Do I really need teeth removed? If you just found out that you, your child or someone that is close to you is going to need braces, also called orthodontic cases, it’s okay. There is absolutely nothing to be worried about. It is incredibly common, especially in childhood, to need braces. Most people who have had them would agree on one thing for sure: the earlier your dentist tells you to see an orthodontist about getting them, the better. The sooner you get them, the sooner they can be taken off and, while they are common in childhood, they’re not nearly as common for adults, so most people prefer to get them during childhood.

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How to Overcome (Your Fear of Having Braces)

The very mention of the word braces is enough to make any child fearful. Even though orthodontic treatment has become routine, it is still surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. By understanding the source of your child’s fear and working with your orthodontist, you can ease your child’s fear of braces so that they actually look forward to the process and the prospect of a straight, beautiful smile.

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Dental Issues (Pre-orthodontic Treatment)

Does your child have crooked teeth? Are their excessive spaces between them? In the young and formidable years, many children find that their teeth don’t come in as they should have. We handle both children and adults who have crooked teeth and want to improve their smile. With the use of braces, an orthodontist can correct many dental issues.

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What Your Child Should (Expect Before and After Braces)

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As a child’s teeth start coming in, their dentist may notice they are not as straight as they should be. In this case, they would recommend the child sees an orthodontist to make plans to have braces fitted. If you are finding this is the case with your own child, you may be a bit apprehensive about the procedures needed to be done to have them placed.

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The Invisible Braces Race

The field of orthodontics is full of excitement since new technology is constantly being developed that makes it faster and easier to get straighter teeth. While it is great to have options, you may also feel like your head is spinning every time you read about some new type of invisible braces. Naturally, you have a few things that you expect for your orthodontic treatment such as to feel comfortable throughout the process and get a better smile as fast as possible.

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[How Can] Invisalign Straighten an Adult’s Teeth?

Invisalign Offers Adults the Promise of Straighter Teeth

If you are an adult with less than perfect teeth, you may think that it is hopeless. Many people do not think that adults can enjoy straighter teeth. Besides, when someone thinks about teeth straightening, the first thing that comes to mind is a mouthful of metal and after all, you are much too old for that look.

Fortunately, there is a new product and procedure out that gives you hope for straighter teeth and a brighter smile. Invisalign can be used to straighten adult teeth without having to worry about a mouth full of metal. First, let’s examine a few reasons why you may want to check out teeth straightening as an adult.

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