Your child may eventually need braces, and they may not need them for a while down the road, but it would be nice to know early enough if your child needs them so you can be prepared financially and have your child prepared for them as well. There are a few signs that can tell you ahead of time if your child is going to need braces, but the best way to tell is when your dentist recommends them.
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If you need to get a dental implant, you'll be pleased to hear that this procedure has a 98% success rate. However, your chances of success decrease if you don't have jawbone that's strong enough to support the implant. Here are some questions you might have if you want to replace a missing tooth with an implant but need a graft first.
Who Needs a Bone Graft?
Your dentist will tell you whether your bone is capable of fusing with an implant's titanium surface.
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If you feel that it's time to enhance your appearance, cosmetic dentistry can offer you a variety of cost-effective treatment options that will not only improve your smile but may also help restore a normal bite and improve the way you chew. Here are some cosmetic dentistry options to consider for stained, broken, or missing teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are restorations that cover the surface of your teeth. They are thin, shell-like jackets that attach to the front of the teeth, which hides cracks, chips, and stains.
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As you review your orthodontic options, your dental provider may mention clear braces and clear plastic aligners. Both options are more difficult to discern in the mouth than traditional metal braces. However, although both dental appliances are transparent, each option is quite different from the other.
Here is a bit of information about clear braces and clear aligners to help you better understand them.
What Are Clear Braces?
Clear braces are braces with brackets that are made of clear ceramic.
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When was the last time you thought about your own tooth-brushing habits? If you're like most people, you probably don't think much about your brushing routine. More than likely, you've been following the same tooth-brushing and oral health habits more-or-less since you were a child. What you might not realize, however, is that common tooth-brushing mistakes can make you more prone to serious dental health issues such as tooth decay and gum disease.
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