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BRUXISM

bruxism treatment, bruxism causes, bruxism symptoms, sleep bruxism, awake bruxism, nocturnal bruxism, bruxism anxiety bruxism guard Bruxism is when a person grinds their teeth while not chewing. The teeth grind or rub together as the jaw moves forcefully either from side to side or back and forth. Often, the person is not aware that they …

Composite Fillings

composite-fillings

The purpose of a tooth filling, regardless of type, is restore teeth damaged by decay back to their normal function, while helping prevent further decay. When a cavity is found, a number of factors are considered when deciding which type of filling material is best for you, including the extent of the damage, position within …

Thumb Sucking

The diagnosis of this condition is quite easy as the changes are very much noticeable. The associated thumb appears to be very much clean and reddened. The fingernails may also be short and chapped. The lips may also seem to be hyperactive.   If thumb sucking persists after the baby teeth have erupted, it can …

SPACE MAINTAINER

A space maintainer is an appliance that is custom-made by a dentist or orthodontist in acrylic or metal material. It can be either removable or cemented in a child’s mouth. Its purpose is to keep the space open to allow the permanent tooth to erupt and come into place. Baby teeth are important to the …

SPORTS MOUTHGAURDS

Dentistry plays a large role in treating oral and craniofacial injuries resulting from sporting activities. In terms of data collection and analysis of dental injuries due to sporting activities, the field continues to be open for dentistry to assume a major leadership role in assessing dental injuries resulting from sporting activities. Whether you wear braces …

Impacted Teeth

What are impacted teeth? When one or more teeth fails to grow in the correct position and is therefore held below the normal gum line, it is called an impaction. This can be complete, such as completely unerrupted (buried) third molars (wisdom teeth) or partial when just part of the tooth is visible in the …

TYPES OF BRACES

Type 1: Metal Braces Often also called “traditional braces,” metal braces have two basic components. These are the metal bracket that is applied to the teeth and the bendable metal wire that is threaded through the brackets in order to apply pressure to the teeth and ultimately move them. This is the type of braces …

DO’S AND DON’TS DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

To keep your braces in the best shape, and keep your treatment time on track, follow these DOs and DON’Ts for as long as you’re wearing braces. The Dos and Don’ts of Braces Do continue to brush your teeth regularly. Brush at least three times a day; it’s even better if you can brush after every …

Here are some simple steps for keeping your teeth, gums and braces in great shape

If your orthodontist has fitted you with elastics, remove them before brushing. Using a fluoride toothpaste and a small soft toothbrush, place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees against the gums. Gently brush along the gum line where the gums and teeth meet, using a small circular motion on each tooth. Spend about …