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Next on our list of benefits of having braces and or orthodontics is that due to the regular adjustments made to you by your friendly orthodontist, it would be tad painful for one to eat what normal people eat. But if you’re a masochist, that’s really fine for you. Anyway, going back – orthodontists recommend patients with new adjustments to have a soft diet to be able to get nutrients while not getting the pain when you need to crunch on to something. This is goodbecause by taking in fluids, not only would the pain ease, it will also help you lose weight and make your skin glow due to the hydration that you would be getting from soups porridge, soft fruits and vegetables! Just watch out for water weight dearies!

Braces aren’t that big of a deal these days! Unlike before when children tease their peers and calling them names like metal mouth and as such, because today, we don’t use the metal contraption that’s all over our head. There are brackets out in the market that are very discreet and would fit to the color of our teeth. There are cool brackets that are also out in the market that are really different, like the glow in the dark brackets for the kids to wear. Basically, having braces is accepted in the society today, so there’s no reason for you not to have one.

For this month’s series of entries for this blog, as what you have read above is that I will be stating reasons why you should get braces (well, if you need one) but you are having some second thoughts on getting one yourself. As a person having one before, it wasn’t really a hassle and didn’t really hamper my lifestyle in the 5 whole years that I had those on. So just keep posted on this blog and yeah, you can also share your reasons in the comments section on why should people undergo this process. Okay, till then guys!

Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gingiva. In layman’s terms, the gingival is also known as the gums. The gingiva is divided into three areas: the marginal gingiva, the attached gingiva, and the interdental gingiva.

Into more detailed description, gingivitis is the general term given to any of the gingival diseases that affect the gums. The diseases are caused by plaque that adheres to the tooth surfaces. The bacteria in the plaque biofilm produce chemicals and other toxins that lead to irritation of the gum and eventually leads to inflammation. The reason why gingivitis is not so easily cured and may require special professional help is because regular toothbrushes cannot reach and remove tartar which are deep below the gum line.

After paying a thousand dollars or more on that brand new smile, you certainly wouldn’t want to go ruining it with just a meal now, would you? To maximize the effectiveness and longevity of your treatment, go a week without those teeth staining foods and drinks. This means no coffee, no tea, no red wine, etc. Avoid smoking altogether if you are a smoker.

Not to forget is practicing proper oral hygiene; brushing after every meal, flossing every day, etc. If partaking any food that discolors the teeth is unavoidable, dentists may suggest using a straw so the substance may steer clear of the new teeth.

Health bosses in the county have earmarked £720,000 a year to improve services for patients who need corrective work on their teeth. NHS Norfolk, formerly known as Norfolk Primary Care Trust, has launched a tendering exercise to pay for at least two more specialist orthodontists to see children who need correction work on their moderately or severely crooked teeth. More complex orthodontic work, which may need a multi-disciplinary team to treat the problem, will remain in hospitals. NHS Norfolk, which has committed the cash from its 2008/09 growth funding budget, is currently drawing up a shortlist of the best tenders and it is hoped the new orthodontists will be working from autumn onwards at the latest.

Orthodontic treatment is used to correct a “bad bite.” This condition, known as a malocclusion, involves teeth that are crowded or crooked. In some cases, the upper and lower jaws may not meet properly and although the teeth may appear straight, the individual may have an uneven bite.  Protruding, crowded or irregularly spaced teeth and jaw problems may be inherited. Thumb-sucking, losing teeth prematurely and accidents also can lead to these conditions. Correcting the problem can create a nice-looking smile, but more important, orthodontic treatment results in a healthier mouth. That’s because crooked and crowded teeth make cleaning the mouth difficult, which can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and possibly tooth loss.  

Journal: Journal of Dental Research
Citation: 87(1):84-88, 2008
Authors: A.C. Shortall, W.M. Palin, and P. Burtscher

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With technology growing rapidly and several innovations in orthodontics taking place, so-called whitening procedures that can be done at home are flying off the shelves because of competitive prices compared to clinical procedures. However, a major difference lies between the two. While so-called home treatments may provide flexibility as well as attract people with competitive pricing, clinic treatments almost always take effect immediately, give off a highly noticeable and dramatic change, and last longer.

So people now are at a standstill. Do they take the affordable process and have whitened teeth as the result? Or do they go to the clinic instead and shell out half a thousand dollars for it?

Journal: The European Journal of Orthodontics
Citation: 2007 29(6):654-659
Authors: Maja Ovsenik

Malocclusion assessment methods are based on registrations and measurements made on study casts, which requires that impressions be taken. In addition to being costly and time consuming, this process can be unpleasant for children and adolescents. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of intraoral measurements that compute a malocclusion index score to determine malocclusion severity in permanent dentition.

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