Archive for July, 2009
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What are the disadvantages of non-extraction orthodontics? What are some post-braces side effects?
Friday, July 31st, 2009
By non-extraction, I mean the non-extraction of teeth. Sometimes (oftentimes), orthodontists ask the patient to have two to four teeth removed to make space for the crown. What if the patient refuses extraction but nonetheless gets braces anyway?
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What are the disadvantages of non-extraction orthodontics? What are some post-braces side effects?
Friday, July 31st, 2009
By non-extraction, I mean the non-extraction of teeth. Sometimes (oftentimes), orthodontists ask the patient to have two to four teeth removed to make space for the crown. What if the patient refuses extraction but nonetheless gets braces anyway?
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The Differences Between Cosmetic Dentistry and General Dentistry
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Your teeth and smile are important. A great set of teeth is important for many reasons, practical and aesthetical. They ensure that you can properly chew your food, which is the first step in digestion. But a friendly smile is also important in creating great first impressions that can give others an idea about your [...]
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The Differences Between Neuromuscular Dentistry and General Dentistry
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Misalignment of the jaw can often cause painful headaches and other bothersome symptoms. Neuromuscular dentistry focuses on correcting misaligned jaws to help alleviate the many symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD/TJD).
Misaligned jaws can create severe headaches, jaw pain, clicking and popping of the jaw, as well as neck and shoulder pain. Many Americans suffer [...]
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How come my orthodontist only tightened one tooth this time?
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
So this was my second time getting my braces tightened. But this time the orthodontist had just tightened one tooth. I asked her if she was done and she said yes. Then the main orthodontist, the guy who the building is named after, took a thorough look and said everything was fine. So they know [...]
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What are the disadvantages of non-extraction orthodontics? What are some post-braces side effects?
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
By non-extraction, I mean the non-extraction of teeth. Sometimes (oftentimes), orthodontists ask the patient to have two to four teeth removed to make space for the crown. What if the patient refuses extraction but nonetheless gets braces anyway?
Social Bookmarking
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How come my orthodontist only tightened one tooth this time?
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
So this was my second time getting my braces tightened. But this time the orthodontist had just tightened one tooth. I asked her if she was done and she said yes. Then the main orthodontist, the guy who the building is named after, took a thorough look and said everything was fine. So they know [...]
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What are the disadvantages of non-extraction orthodontics? What are some post-braces side effects?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
By non-extraction, I mean the non-extraction of teeth. Sometimes (oftentimes), orthodontists ask the patient to have two to four teeth removed to make space for the crown. What if the patient refuses extraction but nonetheless gets braces anyway?
Social Bookmarking
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How come my orthodontist only tightened one tooth this time?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
So this was my second time getting my braces tightened. But this time the orthodontist had just tightened one tooth. I asked her if she was done and she said yes. Then the main orthodontist, the guy who the building is named after, took a thorough look and said everything was fine. So they know [...]
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Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments and Trends
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
They say that the eyes are the gateway to a person’s soul, what does this say about a smile? It’s no wonder why we see more and more people request elective services rather than attend to necessary treatments in general dentistry. Patients today seem to be more focused on bettering their appearance, not only does it [...]