Dental Brace Guide

The Damon System is a revolutionary way of orthodontic treatments. Conventional orthodontic treatments remove healthy teeth or involve the use of palatal expanders to make space in the mouth. This technique is more comfortable, takes more time, and leads to a flat profile and narrower arches. With the Damon System, patients get to keep all their teeth while improving their overall facial result.

The Damon System makes use of three components that result in a faster, more comfortable treatment that requires less appointments. First, the self-ligating braces eliminate the use of elastic ties. This means the patient does not have to go through tightening every few weeks. Next, memory wires on the braces will move teeth faster. Finally, a new treatment is employed which will align your teeth without resorting to extraction or palatal expanders.

If you’re planning to go scuba diving or snorkeling this summer, don’t cancel your plans just because you had to get braces. There is plenty of space for the snorkel or the regulator to fit inside your mouth. The trick to getting used to it is to try on the equipment before actually getting in the water.

If you are wearing rubber bands on your braces that connect your jaw, it’s recommended that you remove them for the dive. This is because you need to clear your ears and ease the preasure my wiggling your jaw. Doing this might cause the rubber band to snap and get lodged somewhere in your mouth.

Divers who have braces don’t usually have a problem with their braces during dives. If you’re still not sure about diving, practice in a swimming pool or stick to a shallow dive until you feel more confident.

Retainer Brite is one of the best retainer cleaners in the market today. This product is manufactured to clean removable dental appliances like retainers, Invisalign braces, and mouth guards. Retainer Brite is a tablet that you dissolve in a cup of warm water with your retainer. Leave the retainer soaking for ten to fifteen minutes once a day, while eating a meal.

Some patients who use retainers daily usually clean them by brushing them with toothpaste and a toothbrush. Although this is a good solution, it does not remove plaque as thoroughly as a retainer cleaner and the plaque may build up over time. This is why it is important to clean your retainer by using products like Retainer Brite.

Many orthodontists encounter patients whose smile exposes too much of the gum lines, giving that person a “gummy smile”. This is caused by extra gum tissue Although braces are not used to fix this problem, the appearance of a gummy smile can be fixed by reshaping or removing the excess gums so that only the teeth show.

You’ll need to consult with your dentist first before decidingo n any treatment. You will probably get referred to a gum specialist or a periodontist who can do the gum tissue removal. The average cost depends on each doctor. Laser gum surgery is of course more expensive than traditional surgery.

Do not take certain medications like Diclatin as this makes the gum line look worse with time. Braces can also irritate the gums and give the patient a “gummy smile” that wasn’t there before the braces.

If you’re experiencing teeth crowding, you’re definitely a candidate for orthodontic braces. in most cases, metal braces are glued on to the teeth and are used to pull your teeth into the right position in a period of about 24 months. The improvement to a person’s smile will be drastic.

The average cost of orthodontic treatment for teeth crowding is around $2,800 for two years worth of metal braces, though the price may vary depending on the severity of your case, the length of your treatment, and other factors. It’s best if you get several opinions from different orthodontists so you can determine which type of treatment is best for you. Take note that using Invisalign or other invisible braces is not recommended for severe teeth crowding cases.

For patients who have overbites that cannot be remedied using braces and elastics, orthodontists recommend that they wear headgear braces. The headgear works to prevent the growth of the upper jaw as it waits for the lower jaw to catch up. In most cases, a combination treatment is done, with the use of headgear and rubber bands to correct the overbite. It can be worn during the day or while sleeping, depending on the case.

Headgear is usually prescribed for children and teenagers, because their sudden growth spurts is ideal for correcting overbites. Older patients with overbite should opt for surgery; since their jaws are no longer growing, using headgear to correct the condition will be ineffective. Surgery should only be a last resort treatment for patients at a young age.

When your child’s adult teeth have all grown in, this is the perfect time to take him or her to the orthodontist to see if he or she will need braces. Typically, braces for children cost between $1,800 to $3,200, depending on what kind of orthodontic treatment your child will need. Invisible type braces like Invisalign will cost more.

The biggest worry children have about braces is that it might hurt, but most children report little or no pain. The initial banding and tightening of the braces might be uncomfortable, but the pain is short-lived and should never be the reason to end the treatment before its due time. The average time children wear braces is about 24 months, but this varies from person to person.

By: MJ

Though a lot of people might panic at the sound of root resorption (after all? Who wouldn’t?), it’s actually treatable by regular oral hygiene and visits to the dentists for further instructions. Root resorption is actually much more common than everyday people realize. With trends in orthopedic procedures going on, it’s not surprising that a lot of people experience root resorption.

To overcome this, dentists monitor the progress of the resorption through x-rays. Everyday oral hygiene should be observed, ie. brushing your tooth, flossing, etc. Care should be taken not to exert pressure on the gums as this will only cause more trauma on the roots.

When it’s time for your braces to come off, the next step is to wear retainers for several months. This is so your teeth stay in the same position they were at the day your braces were removed. The most common type of retainer is called the Hawley Retainer. It is essentially a metal wire anchored on molded acrylic specially designed to fit on your palate or the bottom of your mouth. The metal wire surrounds your teeth and keeps them in place.

During the first few days of using a Hawley retainer, you might experience more saliva in your mouth than usual. This is normal because the presence of a foreign object in your mouth stimulates your saliva glands. It might also be difficult to speak and eat once you start wearing your retainer but this will go away as you get used to your retainer.