While modern braces can be comfortable and inconspicuous, there are some extra steps you can take in your central hygiene to look after them better.
Firstly, you need to continue brushing your teeth regularly - your dentist will show you the best approach.
You should also continue flossing daily and making regular visits to the dentist.
When you wear braces, it's especially useful to limit any snacks between meals.
There are also some foods that your dentist may advise you to avoid such as nuts, popcorn, hard candy, chewing gum or caramel.
Some of these may interfere with braces or accidentally bend the wires.
When you wear braces, you can still enjoy sports and other leisure activities.
Your dentist may recommend a protective mouth guard to cut any risk of injury to the mouth or jaw.
When you follow good oral hygiene practices, you can continue to wear braces comfortably while making a big difference to your smile and your dental health.
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Monday, August 6, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
A Quick History of Orthodontics
While you may think braces are a modern invention, the fact is people have been using devices to move their teeth since the early days.
Archaeologists have discovered mummified remains where there were metal bands wrapped around individual teeth.
As far back as 500 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle were both talking about ways to straighten teeth and fix various dental conditions.
However, despite all the evidence from early times, it was around the 1700s before the most significant developments began to happen in orthodontics.
In 1728, French Dentist Pierre Fauchard published a book called the "The Surgeon Dentist" with an entire chapter on ways to straighten teeth. He used a horseshoe-shaped metal device to help expand the arch.
While teeth straightening has been practiced since early times, orthodontics did not really begin as a science in its own right until the mid-1800s.
Norman W. Kingsley wrote the first article on orthodontics in 1858 and J. N. Farrar was the first dentist to suggest the use of mild force at timed intervals to move teeth.
In the early 1900s, Edward H. Angle devised the first simple classification system for malocclusions, which is still used today as a way for dentists to describe how teeth fit together.
In the early 20th century, gold, platinum and silver were routinely used in braces and the bands wrapped entirely around the each tooth. They continued to wrap around the teeth until the mid 1970s, when direct bonding became possible.
In the 1070s, systems were developed to place braces on the inside surfaces of the teeth - lingual or invisible braces.
In the future, it seems likely that braces will be smaller, less visible, more comfortable and will be needed for much shorter periods of time.
Archaeologists have discovered mummified remains where there were metal bands wrapped around individual teeth.
As far back as 500 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle were both talking about ways to straighten teeth and fix various dental conditions.
However, despite all the evidence from early times, it was around the 1700s before the most significant developments began to happen in orthodontics.
In 1728, French Dentist Pierre Fauchard published a book called the "The Surgeon Dentist" with an entire chapter on ways to straighten teeth. He used a horseshoe-shaped metal device to help expand the arch.
While teeth straightening has been practiced since early times, orthodontics did not really begin as a science in its own right until the mid-1800s.
Norman W. Kingsley wrote the first article on orthodontics in 1858 and J. N. Farrar was the first dentist to suggest the use of mild force at timed intervals to move teeth.
In the early 1900s, Edward H. Angle devised the first simple classification system for malocclusions, which is still used today as a way for dentists to describe how teeth fit together.
In the early 20th century, gold, platinum and silver were routinely used in braces and the bands wrapped entirely around the each tooth. They continued to wrap around the teeth until the mid 1970s, when direct bonding became possible.
In the 1070s, systems were developed to place braces on the inside surfaces of the teeth - lingual or invisible braces.
In the future, it seems likely that braces will be smaller, less visible, more comfortable and will be needed for much shorter periods of time.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Adult Braces and Self esteem
A lot of effort is made to help teenagers feel better about having braces.
However as around 70% of teenagers need braces, it's a very common experience.
Yet adults can also need braces and it is less common amongst their peers so adults often have more issues about what other people think of them when they go to work and to social events with braces.
Feedback suggests many men feel a bit geeky with braces while women often feel unattractive.
Of course, some adults don't care what other people think but many do.
The fact is the braces may seem like a big deal for you, especially at first because they are in your mouth. However, most other people barely notice or may just mention it in passing.
Many adults wore braces as kids or have kids who are in braces.
They are likely to be sympathetic and may even admire you for taking action to improve your appearance.
Several high profile actors and musicians have also worn braces as adults and this makes it much easier.
Of course, you may need to be prepared to answer questions - especially when some people meet you for the first time. So you may need a plan for dealing with certain events such as important business meetings.
However as around 70% of teenagers need braces, it's a very common experience.
Yet adults can also need braces and it is less common amongst their peers so adults often have more issues about what other people think of them when they go to work and to social events with braces.
Feedback suggests many men feel a bit geeky with braces while women often feel unattractive.
Of course, some adults don't care what other people think but many do.
The fact is the braces may seem like a big deal for you, especially at first because they are in your mouth. However, most other people barely notice or may just mention it in passing.
Many adults wore braces as kids or have kids who are in braces.
They are likely to be sympathetic and may even admire you for taking action to improve your appearance.
Several high profile actors and musicians have also worn braces as adults and this makes it much easier.
Of course, you may need to be prepared to answer questions - especially when some people meet you for the first time. So you may need a plan for dealing with certain events such as important business meetings.
Friday, August 18, 2017
The Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontists are specially-trained dentists who can fix problem with bad bite, crooked teeth and misaligned jaws.
One of the main benefits orthodontic treatment is cosmetic - you get a great smile that makes you look and feel better.
But there are real health benefits of orthodontic treatment too:
You will be able to chew your food easier: Chewing is an important part of digestion. Having crooked teeth means you don't chew your food properly and could end up with indigestion and other stomach problems.
You will have fewer dental problems: As crooked teeth are hard to clean, you could have more cavities and gum disease than people who have had orthodontic treatment. When your teeth are crooked there is extra stress on your teeth, gums and jaw which can lead to problems later on.
You have less risk of breathing problems: The roof of your mouth can sometimes partially block the air passages in your nose leading to breathing problems and snoring. Orthodontic treatment can reduce this possibility.
Some recent research suggests a link between oral bacteria and cardiovascular disease, where calcium in your mouth is dissolved and deposited in your arteries.
Orthodontics helps prevent oral infections which may have a direct effect on heart disease.
Orthodontics not only gives you a great smile, it can lead to a healthier, happier and longer life.
One of the main benefits orthodontic treatment is cosmetic - you get a great smile that makes you look and feel better.
But there are real health benefits of orthodontic treatment too:
You will be able to chew your food easier: Chewing is an important part of digestion. Having crooked teeth means you don't chew your food properly and could end up with indigestion and other stomach problems.
You will have fewer dental problems: As crooked teeth are hard to clean, you could have more cavities and gum disease than people who have had orthodontic treatment. When your teeth are crooked there is extra stress on your teeth, gums and jaw which can lead to problems later on.
You have less risk of breathing problems: The roof of your mouth can sometimes partially block the air passages in your nose leading to breathing problems and snoring. Orthodontic treatment can reduce this possibility.
Some recent research suggests a link between oral bacteria and cardiovascular disease, where calcium in your mouth is dissolved and deposited in your arteries.
Orthodontics helps prevent oral infections which may have a direct effect on heart disease.
Orthodontics not only gives you a great smile, it can lead to a healthier, happier and longer life.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Myths about orthodontists
Here is the truth on some common myths about orthodontists
Myth - Any dentist can straighten my teeth.
Truth - An orthodontist is a specialist at straightening teeth with two or three years of additional training after dental school.
They usually see hundreds of orthodontic patients a year where some family dentists may see only a handful.
Myth - Only children wear braces
Truth - Around 20% of orthodontic patients are adults
Myth - You only need to see an orthodontist for very complex cases.
Truth - Orthodontists have wide experience and deal with all types of orthodontic issue. However, their wide experience means they know exactly what to do in the most complex cases.
Myth - Seeing an orthodontist is more expensive than going to a general dentists for orthodontic treatment.
Truth - They are usually doing different work. An orthodontist offers value as an expert, highly experienced professional with specific training in this field.
Myth - Braces are painful and take years to work
Fact - Like a new pair of shoes, braces are perfectly comfortable after an initial 'breaking in' or adjustment period. Braces can get results after just a few months.
Myth - Braces are ugly and embarrassing in business settings.
Truth - Today braces can be made from clear plastic and can be nearly invisible. They can also be mounted on the back side of the teeth so that they are not visible.
Myth - Any dentist can straighten my teeth.
Truth - An orthodontist is a specialist at straightening teeth with two or three years of additional training after dental school.
They usually see hundreds of orthodontic patients a year where some family dentists may see only a handful.
Myth - Only children wear braces
Truth - Around 20% of orthodontic patients are adults
Myth - You only need to see an orthodontist for very complex cases.
Truth - Orthodontists have wide experience and deal with all types of orthodontic issue. However, their wide experience means they know exactly what to do in the most complex cases.
Myth - Seeing an orthodontist is more expensive than going to a general dentists for orthodontic treatment.
Truth - They are usually doing different work. An orthodontist offers value as an expert, highly experienced professional with specific training in this field.
Myth - Braces are painful and take years to work
Fact - Like a new pair of shoes, braces are perfectly comfortable after an initial 'breaking in' or adjustment period. Braces can get results after just a few months.
Myth - Braces are ugly and embarrassing in business settings.
Truth - Today braces can be made from clear plastic and can be nearly invisible. They can also be mounted on the back side of the teeth so that they are not visible.
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