Many people want straighter teeth, but most don't want to endure a year or more with metallic braces on their teeth. Invisible aligners work well for many, but if your teeth are rotated in your jaw or very misaligned, your dentist may not recommend them for you. Thankfully, there are a few other options for straightening your teeth without that enduring metal-mouth look.
Clear Braces
Clear braces work just like the metal braces that you see most often.
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Dental abscesses are pockets of pus and bacteria that develop in or around the teeth. If an abscess is left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss, sinus infection, and more serious health problems. Here is an overview of the types and symptoms of dental abscesses and how they are treated.
Dental Abscess Types
The classification of a dental abscess is based on where the infection started in your mouth. Abscesses that are located inside of the tooth attacking the pulp are known as periapical abscesses.
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Are you the parent of one or more young children? Have you recently moved to a new area and so are in need of finding a dentist for your young family members? Going to the dentist can be an intimidating experience no matter how old you are. Finding a good dentist can make a huge positive impact on your children's dental health. Fortunately, there are a few different steps that can help you determine if you've found the right dentist or not.
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As you get older, your teeth are likely to become stained from the food and beverages you consume. In addition, discolored teeth or teeth that are slightly out of shape can make your smile look poor. If you've ignored an area where you had a tooth pulled a long time ago, this can now be causing you problems that need to be addressed. When you are ready to have a younger looking, healthier smile, it's time to consider your cosmetic dentistry options.
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When you have lived through your whole young life into adulthood with teeth that are not quite as straight as you would like them, you may at one point decide that enough is enough and want to do something about it. There are many different options available to you to help you to get those teeth straightened out as soon as possible. Orthodontists offer a wide variety of services to adults in need of orthodontic care.
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