Invisalign Teen® is just like standard Invisalign, but with a few design features to accommodate the orthodontic needs of teenagers. Features of Invisalign for teens include: Replacement aligners. If your teenager misplaces or breaks an aligner, there are as many as six free replacements. Blue-dot wear indicators. This feature helps you make sure your teenager
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In general, sedation dentistry provides the benefit of letting you receive important oral healthcare you would otherwise avoid because of your fear of dental appointments. For the patient anxious about the dentist, the benefits of sedation dentistry include: Leaves you with little to no memory of the appointment. Puts you in a sleepy state so
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If you would like to improve the appearance of your smile in a minimally invasive way, porcelain veneers may be right for you. Candidates for porcelain veneers are dissatisfied with one or more cosmetic aspects of their teeth, which may include: Chipped teeth Misshapen teeth Stained teeth Crooked teeth Gaps between teeth Uneven tooth length
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If your TMD symptoms are caused by an improper bite, then a dental crown may help alleviate the pain you are experiencing. When the temporomandibular joint is subjected to excessive pressure, you may experience painful TMJ/TMD symptoms like headaches and tooth pain. Damage caused by decay and trauma can cause your teeth to have uneven
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When the muscles, nerves and ligaments of your teeth and jaws do not work harmoniously together, the resulting pain can be unbearable. The symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can intrude on your life, making it difficult to concentrate and focus on everyday tasks. TMJ can cause a host of uncomfortable and often painful symptoms,
Like traditional braces, Invisalign provides important health benefits. Some of the benefits of Invisalign are as follows: During treatment: Invisalign aligners are removable. You must take the aligners out to brush and floss, which means dental hygiene can be just as easy and effective as before your orthodontic treatment. Of course, effective dental hygiene is
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There are two basic types of sleep apnea. Both types are defined by pauses in breathing while you sleep. In some cases, a person may have a combination of both types, a condition called complex or mixed sleep apnea. The two types of sleep apnea are: Obstructive: This type of sleep apnea is the most
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In the Middle Ages, the people who provided general dentistry were farmers, blacksmiths, barbers and other professionals, but the dentist did not yet exist. Signs of dentistry existed even before that, as long ago as 7000 BC. Extractions were a significant part of early dental treatment. Tooth extractions were performed with a variety of tools
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Some of the complications of sleep apnea are immediate. Loud snoring, sleep interruption, and periods of breath cessation can result in daytime issues such as chronic sleepiness, frequent morning headaches, difficulties concentrating, memory loss, and general irritability. However, sleep apnea can have a number of long-term complications as well, making it important to seek treatment
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Porcelain is a ceramic material that has been used for everything from plates to shower tiles, but why is it used for veneers? To understand this, you must first understand some things about porcelain itself. Porcelain is stain resistant, remarkably strong, and has a natural resistance to chemical erosion and thermal shock. Due to this,
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