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It’s Never too Late to Straighten Your Smile

Braces as an adult? No way. At least, that was what I thought when my dentist told me that I was going to have to see an orthodontist about my crooked teeth. But my teeth were so misaligned that they were causing me pain when I chewed, so I decided to at least look into it. Turns out braces today are nothing like the ones my friends had when I was a kid. Mine were practically invisible, and I didn't need to wear them that long. I started this blog to encourage other people like me who are nervous about the prospect of wearing braces as an adult. My straight smile is so worth the trips to the orthodontist, and wearing braces was nowhere near as bad as I thought. Read on to find out more about how you can straighten your smile.

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2018

Correcting Negative Dental Changes That Occur With Age
As a person ages, they may notice that their smile is becoming increasingly unattractive. Cosmetic dentistry applications can help correct negative changes to the teeth and gums that may occur over time. Here are a few changes that the teeth and gums of an older person nay suffer and how a cosmetic dentist can correct them. Yellow Teeth The color of your teeth may change as you age. Not only do colorants from the drinks and foods that you ingest build up in the pores of the tooth enamel, but some of the enamel may wear away over time.

Questions You Should Ask When The Dentist Says You Need A Procedure
When you visit a dentist to get your teeth cleaned and examined, the dentist will let you know if there are any problems present with your teeth. If there are problems, the dentist will explain the problems and the treatment for them. Before you agree to go through with the procedures the dentist recommends, you may want to make sure that they are absolutely necessary, and you can do so by asking your dentist the following questions.

Why Gums Bleed When You Start Using a Water Flosser
Integrating a water flosser into your daily oral health routine can really give a boost to your gums, teeth, and overall oral health. However, it's not uncommon for people to experience some bleeding from their gums when they first start using their water flossers. This is nothing to be alarmed about. Like standard flossing, many people experience bleeding at first only for it to go away after regular care. Here's why your gums are bleeding from your water flosser.

How Gender Differences Play Out In Dental And Oral Health
Many things can affect your oral health, but did you know that your sex may have an influence on your dental and oral health? Here are some of the factors that may trigger these differences: The Prevalence of Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety, which manifests itself as the intense fear of going to the dentist or getting dental treatments, manifests itself in different frequencies in women and men. For example, some research shows that women experience more dental anxiety than men.

Looking Forward To Dental Implants? Why It's Important To Stay Positive
There's no denying that dental implants are one of the best restorations out there. Dental implants can: Prevent gum recession Maintain bone density Improve speaking Improve smiling aesthetics Eliminate the need for dentures and other semi-permanent options While you may be very excited for these outcomes, you do need to realize that with any surgery, there are mental and emotional challenges to get through. Medical News Today says that many people who go through surgery suffer from depression.

Problems Caused By Underbites
If your lower jaw sticks out further than your upper jaw, it means that you have an underbite. While having an underbite might make you feel self-conscious, it can cause a lot of other problems too. Here are some important things to understand about underbites and the problems they can cause. You might have trouble chewing Depending on the severity of your underbite, you might notice that chewing food is sometimes difficult.

How To Avoid Dental Implant Failure
Dental implants offer a safe, reliable and attractive way for you to restore your beautiful smile without the complications offered by ordinary dentures. While the overwhelming majority of patients go on to enjoy a lifetime of great smiles, there are a few cases where dental implants have failed. The vast majority of dental implant failures come from trauma, poor dental hygiene, and a variety of other health factors. Practice Good Dental Hygiene

Understanding A Few Dental Filling Complications
Cavities are extremely common. In fact, they are one of the world's most common health issues. Since dental decay is so common, then you can also expect fillings to be everyday procedures. The good news is that you are likely to retain healthy teeth and few issues after the cavity is removed. However, like any other medical procedure, complications can happen. Keep reading to learn about a few of them.

Scaling And Root Planing: Why You Should Get It Done Before Dental Implants
If you don't need to get bone grafting done before your dental implant surgery, you may be eager to get that appointment scheduled. However, it's often recommended that patients do a scaling and root planing (SRP) beforehand. Although dental implants have a success rate up to 98%, SRP can only improve your chances of success. Read on to learn more about SRP and why it is vital for dental implants.

3 Ways Epilepsy Drugs Can Harm Your Child's Teeth And Gums
If your child has a seizure disorder such as epilepsy, he or she has probably been prescribed medications to decrease the frequency and severity of seizures. While effective in controling the symptoms of epilepsy, these medications can lead to significant side effects such as sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, and gastrointestinal problems. In addition, anti-epileptics can cause significant oral manifestations. Here are three ways epilepsy drugs can harm your child's teeth and gums and what you can do about them:

3 Reasons You Should Get Braces As An Adult
If you find that you avoid showing off your smile or feel self-conscious when you do smile, it is time to consider getting braces. Regardless of your age, braces can help straighten and correct your smile so that you feel confident when it is time to show off those pearly whites. Check out a few reasons getting braces as an adult may make sense for your situation. 1. Properly Spaced Teeth are Less Likely to Get Cavities

Making Cosmetic Changes At An Affordable Price
If you have less-than-perfect teeth and gums, you may be wondering what your options are if you are on a budget; after all, many cosmetic procedures aren't covered by insurance. Thankfully there are some reasonably priced cosmetic dentistry procedures that could work for your situation. Here are a few to consider. Dental Bonding Some people confuse dental bonding with veneers. While porcelain veneers are technically bonded to your teeth, they can be thousands of dollars for a single tooth.

How To Reduce Sensitivity After Whitening Your Teeth
Teeth whitening is a dental procedure that can give your smile a new luster relatively easily, transforming your entire appearance. However, while the process is relatively straightforward and carries few side effects, it can increase the sensitivity of your teeth in the short term. Thankfully, there are a few different things that you can do to minimize the amount of discomfort that you experience in the weeks following your teeth whitening procedure.