of the fastest growing areas of orthodontics. Adults want to take advantage of the many teeth straightening options that are available‚ so they can have the smile they’ve always dreamed of. Anchorage Orthodontic Associates specializes in a variety of orthodontic and cosmetic dentistry services including invisible braces and adult braces. The bottom line is you are never too old for braces. The expert orthodontists and cosmetic dentists at Anchorage Orthodontic Associates understand the hesitation
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Orthodontic care treats conditions such as crowded or crooked teeth‚ overbites‚ underbites‚ disorders of the jaw joints and incorrect jaw positions. The best time to have these problems corrected is between the ages of 10 and 14 because during these years‚ the teeth are more conducive to straightening and the mouth is still growing. There is a variety of types of braces that give the same results‚ and you child may be able to choose the type he or she likes. For several reasons‚ some adults did
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Orthodontic braces are more beneficial than clear aligners because they prevent dental problems. Since braces work to align teeth as previously mentioned‚ Docbraces observes that “Crooked‚ crowded teeth can make it more difficult for your child to effectively brush and floss teeth and cause tooth decay. Tooth decay had been proven to be associated with many health problems‚ including cavities‚ chewing deficiencies‚ gum diseases‚ and heart diseases” (Docbraces par. 4). This implies that the use of
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Functional appliances in Orthodontics Functional appliances are devices that modify the functional environment in the oral cavity by influencing and changing the surrounding hard tissue. Functional devices can be used to correct malocclusions including class II and class III malocclusions and asymmetrical bites. Functional appliances have advantages including the ability to enlarge the transverse width of arches to provide extra space and prevent crowding. They also cause less problems for
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"Surgery". This is the seven letter word that fascinates me and grasps my attention with no effort. As I sat in the hospital room with my sick young cousin‚ this was the only word I heard come out of the neurologist’s mouth. My interest in becoming a surgeon began at the young age of seven years old. I was‚ and still am‚ amazed at how profound such an act can be. As a seven year old‚ I was always the clean and well organized girl who was always inside cutting open her stuffed animals and sewing them
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Faiza AlOtaibi‚ a Jacksonville University Orthodontics alumna. Dr. Faiza talked to me about how great the environment was in the department in many different aspects. In addition to being academically strong‚ Dr. Faiza told me how supportive and collegial they were to each other. Thus‚ I am looking
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Orthodontic Correction of crowded teeth Crowding is the lack of space for all the teeth to fit normally within the jaws. The teeth may be twisted or displaced. Crowding occurs when there is disharmony in the tooth to jaw size relationship or when the teeth are larger than the available space. Crowding can be caused by improper eruption of teeth and early or late loss of primary (baby) teeth. Crowding Should Be Corrected Because It Can: • prevent proper cleaning of all the surfaces of your
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Introduction [Attention Getter]- You are taking a selfie right? Then you see that your teeth are all messed up and crooked. Wouldn’t you want to fix that and have perfect teeth? [Listener Relevance]- By going to your local orthodontics you can change the way your teeth look in a short period of time depending the way your teeth are. According to the Academy of General Dentistry‚ “An ideal time for placement of braces is between 10 and 14 years of age‚ while the head and mouth are still growing
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Orthognathic surgery Reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial deformities Based on skeletal growth potential Surgerical movement of jaw structiures Correct MANDIBULAR discrepencies Sagitall ramous osteostmies Sagittal split osteostomie ***************** Most common RIF increased popularitie Correct variety of mandibular deformities Distraction osteogenesis ** Genioplasty ** Dramatic facial change with relaltively minor surgery Morphology of bony chin and overlaying soft tissue must
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Being Comfortable with Orthodontics – Your Cosmetic Dentist in Burlington Tells You How The miracles of modern cosmetic dentistry are impressive. By simply wearing braces‚ for example‚ you can dramatically change the appearance and functionality of your teeth. If you are unhappy with your teeth‚ do not hesitate to consult your dentist in Burlington. You may be fitted for braces or Invisalign® aligners in a relatively short amount of time. Once you have completed orthodontic treatment‚ you could enjoy
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