Orthodontics Info

Dental Diagnosis of Diabetes

Administrator — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:27:35 +0000

Since diabetes is hard to diagnose out of the physician’s office or lab, researchers are trying to use the annual or bi-annual visit to the dentist as their chance to get a jump on the diabetes which afflicts a growing number of people globally.
The researchers area trying to determine the best method to hit two birds with one stone in their novel approach to get the patient’s teeth healthy and to get them diagnosed for a disease they may not even know they had.
They can opt for simple blood tests or protein tests that are somewhat similar to pregnancy tests that use isolated and chemically treated strips of material that change color in the presence of abnormally high blood sugar levels. This would give the patient the best possible diagnostic tool to determine the existence of the disease should it be present allowing better treatment and care.

The Verdict on Fluoride

Administrator — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:23:47 +0000

There have been a lot of buzz around the use of Fluoride as an additive to city water or dental care products and the harm it could cause should it be ingested excessively and he final verdict has it that there is not much risk from too much fluoride. The worst thing that could happen would be whitish bands that form on the teeth as they form which is more of a cosmetic issue that a health risk.

Flourosis as it is called is a health issue associated with the ingestion of large amounts of fluoride but as it is, no severe cases have been found so far and only mild cases that tend to rectify themselves as kids grow are most prevalent.

Orthodontic health and factors

Administrator — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:15:31 +0000

The duration of the orthodontic treatment for a patient is largely dependent on a number of factors.
One of the factors that play a role in the duration of orthodontic treatment is age. The younger the patient is, the more quickly they will respond to the treatment. Mainly because their bones, at this stage are still not as hard as adult bones. This means the bones will react to the treatment more quickly. Of course, faithful implementation of the treatment is also crucial and in this regard children may not be as diligent as adults when it comes to following instructions.

Thin Bones – Failed Implants

Administrator — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:21:27 +0000

There has been a lot of buzz on the discovery of a bone creating protein that was determined to help implants getting a firm grip on the jaw bone thus increasing the success rate. The said protein, used as a coating on the dental implant would encourage the growth of bones onto the implant which is more or less 50/50 on the success scale. These odds lessen if the bone structure is too thin for the implant to successfully integrate thus leading to failure.
Introducing the bone growth protein would greatly impact the realm of dental impacts one that is so dependent on the growth of bone onto the said appliance.

iBraces Part II

editor — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:19:43 +0000

The iBraces is very hot these days. Most of its users are men and women between 13-60 years old. Majority of the people who can be cured with regular braces can also be cured with the iBraces, but only the orthodontist can command and conclude if iBraces is the right treatment for you.

So who can wear iBraces? Adult professionals who would like to hide the braces when they talk, people who would like to get rid of the possible damage in their front teeth, musicians who are playing wind instruments (e.g. trumpets), individuals who are into sports and lastly, the people who are not comfortable of having visible braces.

iBraces

editor — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:19:05 +0000

Did you know that we already have an invisible braces in the market that is 100% customized? Yes, this is for real! iBraces is the latest development from the orthodontic braces world. It is popular among teens and adults. iBraces has the theme �Because no two people are alike, no two sets of iBraces are alike�.

So how does this work? The iBraces will be installed behind your teeth. No one will really have an idea that you have braces unless you tell it to them voluntarily. This unique braces is 100% customized depending on the dental situation and shape of your teeth.

Invisalign Cost

editor — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:23:50 +0000

People nowadays have been considering invisalign braces because they don�t really feel comfortable wearing the traditional metal braces. Invisalign is the type of braces that is composed of clear aligners that is somewhat �invisible� when used. This type of braces is usually recommended to individuals with mild teeth problems, but some orthodontist also used it to treat major teeth problems of patients. To those who are considering this, it is important for you to know that invisalign cost a bit more expensive compared to the traditional braces. We can�t say the exact price because it depends on the location and orthodontist. It is best if you contact them for your queries.

Brace Kits, Anyone?

editor — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:29:36 +0000

When you have your dental braces, you don�t only experience minor soreness, but it also requires one to exert more effort in cleaning your teeth. The usual way of brushing your teeth is not enough. There are instances wherein bits of food particles get stuck in between the wires and brackets. Constant brushing and flossing is a must.

We are lucky because we now have specially designed dental devices available in the market that can help us clean our teeth effectively. These are called Braces Kits. It is a small pouch where everything you need is already in there. You can practically bring it everywhere you go even if you are in a hurry.

Dental Braces: Then and Now

Administrator — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:16:26 +0000

Have you seen a photo of a relative who had braces a long time ago? If yes, then you may have seen a picture of a person with a mouth full of metal.

Dental Braces today still have metal, but they are less noticeable. You can even get some clear braces or the one that has the same color as your teeth. Not only that, there are also some braces that can go behind your teeth where no one can see them!

The wires today are much smaller and better. It is now made of a space-age material that can straighten our teeth easier and faster. We also have assorted colors of elastics to choose from!

The First Step

Administrator — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:15:56 +0000

The first step in taking dental braces is visiting an orthodontist. Maybe you ask, ?What usually happens during an initial orthodontic exam??. Only the orthodontist can give you the right answers to your dental questions.

For an orthodontist to identify the specific needs of the patient, he/she must evaluate your mouth completely. The evaluation includes the impression of your teeth and models will be created. These are useful for your orthodontist and will remind you how your teeth exactly looked like before the correction. Images of your face, smile and teeth is also needed. You will also need X-rays of the head and teeth and you must bring with you your present medical/dental health