If the orthodontist recently recommended that you wear orthodontic headgear, you probably are feeling bitterly disappointed about now. Nobody wants to wear orthodontic headgear, more commonly referred to as braces headgear. Braces headgear is sometimes uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and always unattractive. Perhaps you are lucky and only have to wear the orthodontic headgear few hours ...
Are you exploring career options? Just curious which jobs pay over $100,000 a year? Want a job that will provide a nice, comfortable salary? Just want to compare high-paying jobs? Here are a few positions that pay over $100,000 a year. Please note, that the starting salary for these jobs is often lower than 100 ...
All throughout our married life together, my wife and I have maintained the common insurance coverage that our employers provide: health and dental insurance. We even have our son on our policies for his own coverage. We pay more in premiums for his coverage, but better that than paying full price for procedures. In 2010, ...
When I was younger, I had horrible looking, crooked front teeth. Actually, my entire mouth was a mess, and I was in desperate need of orthodontic treatment. My first trip to the orthodontist was when I was 14 years old. I needed braces! What a surprise! So I went through 2 years of metal tearing ...
A new field of practice has opened up for dental assistants. This opportunity is in the area of orthodontics. As the goal of having a beautiful, bright smile becomes more and more popular, many orthodontists turn to dental assistants to help keep up with the demand. From the dental assistant’s point of view, there are ...
About 4.5 million people in the United States are wearing braces right now. Chances are, after they get their braces off, they will need some sort of retainer afterwards. Retainers are made of plastic, metal, or a combination of both to keep your teeth aligned once braces are removed. Just like a snowflake, no two ...
Many adults with dental problems feel like they missed their chance to have braces once they reached the age of 18. Lately that is not the case. I have run into many adults with braces to correct their smiles and constantly wonder if I should do the same thing. Adult orthodontics has become more popular ...
The crowning touch of the extreme dental makeover is the application of veneers that change the color and shape of teeth in a dramatic way. For many people, years of stain and wear, or misalignment are corrected in days with veneers. Veneers are porcelain or composite (a mixture of about 75% glass dust and 25% ...
So, your braces are finally off, and your teeth are looking perfect. You think you’re home free…until your orthodontist presents you with your new set of clear retainers. Called Essix or Invisalign retainers, they are quickly replacing the more expensive traditional wire, or Hawley retainers. Though almost invisible once worn, adjusting to these retainers can ...
Last week I got Expose and Bracketing tooth surgery. I am sixteen years old and I have had braces for a little over a year now. My orthodontist made room for my canine tooth on the left side of my mouth, but it got stuck. It was not necessarily impacted because you could see some ...
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