Have you lost one or more teeth in an accident? Are you wondering whether to ignore the situation or whether you want to go to the trouble of having dental implants or perhaps being fitted for a dental bridge? Although it can be tempting to leave your teeth alone if there is no pain, here are some reasons why you should consider bridges or implants:
Better appearance: Although you may not care one way or the other, other people may take notice of the fact that you lack a full mouth's worth of teeth.
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There were approximately 21 million students who enrolled in colleges and universities in the fall of 2014, and that number could certainly rise in ensuing years if the new proposal of tuition-free community colleges comes to fruition. Normally, college activities will certainly be consumed with classes, assignments and exams, but there are other activities associated with college culture that can really be bad for your health and your oral health in particular.
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Are you to the point where you hate looking in the mirror because several of your teeth are gone? If you don't like the idea of wearing dentures out of fear that they will fall out, you may want to get the kind that is secured by dental implants. In this article, learn why you will be satisfied with wearing dentures if you get implants and how much you will have to pay for them.
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Choosing which type of braces you or your child should go with can be a daunting task. There is no one best option-- each type has distinct pros and cons.
Traditional metal braces
When you think of braces, you probably envision the metal kind. Metal braces consist of small pieces of stainless steel or ceramic material, called brackets. The brackets are glued to the front of each tooth. A thin, hard band of wire goes over the brackets, to apply pressure.
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If you are tired of suffering from crooked, crowded or otherwise misaligned teeth, it may be time to consider talking to an orthodontist about braces. Even if you can handle your misaligned teeth, you may want to consider the impact of your poorly aligned teeth on your overall health. Keep reading to learn more about various personal, oral and overall health benefits of straight teeth.
What Straight Teeth Can Do For You
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