Straightening Teeth

No, when you get braces on, the orthodontist is simply applying apparatus to the outside of your teeth, so there is no pain. After a few hours of getting your braces on, you may feel some discomfort as the braces begin to move your teeth.

Here is a list of the items my dentist has recommended I use for my newly installed braces. 1.) floss with threaders so you can get it between braces and teeth.

2.)wax to put between any braces that rub your gums and cheeks.

3.) a good toothbrush and paste of your choosing, an electric brush does the

best job.

4.) having dentek easy brush cleaners with you when away from home is

good for removing food until you can get to a brush and floss.

5.) my dentist also has me use flouride mouth wash every other day.

Hope this helps!

I think you can choose what color bands you want, for the front of your braces. Though the braces themselves are just silver, or metal-colored I guess. I really am not sure, since I have never had braces, but my friends have had them.

for bottom and top braces around £2000

but you may want to try getting them on the NHS (uk) like i did then you dont have to pay anything

Diastema is a space between two permanent teeth, typically the upper central incisors (front teeth).

Baby teeth have gaps called primate spaces. These are normal and necessary to allow enough room for the permanent teeth to come in.

The most common cause of diastema in adult teeth is malocclusion, or poor fit between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws. This usually can be corrected with orthodontics.

Another common cause of diastema is a short labial frenum. The labial frenum is found at the mid line inside the upper lip, and it is a flap of mucosa and connective tissue that holds the upper lip close to the teeth. If this tissue is short and too tight, it can result in the diastema. This problem can usually be corrected with a minor surgical procedure called a labial frenectomy. This is sometimes done in conjunction with orthodontics to move the teeth together.

With the gap like this, it is usually the recommendation that you have the laboratory ( the Dental Technician ) to make two crowns on you two teeth on both sides of the gap. Your dentist should advise to you and teach you about the options... ( the other option might be a denture or a bridge if the gap is more than 5 milimiters). I have been working as a dental assistant for the last 16 years and this is what I would recommend. The crowns put on your egzisting teeth will give the possisbility to make them wider, properly shaped and at the same time to close the gap. With front teeth, the best solution is to make porcelain crowns, they are strong and very "cosmetic" and will serve you from 5 to 15 years depending on how properly your teeth are prepared(cut)and the impression the dentist is taking. I would strongly advise to go to the cosmetic dentist. These are very expensive, however all other general practicioners have a great ability to do that. Just check your friend's dentist's opinion or you call "The College Of Dental Surgeons", in Ontario: RCDS ( Royal College Of Dental Surgeons", same goes for all different provinces in Canada. In USA it might be something like American College of Dental Surgeons. Don't be affraid of the word" Surgeon", all dentist have that "name", it basically means just a regular dentist. Good luck.

Sometimes when the space between the two central incisors is too large, orthodontics (braces) may be recommended. This usually will take approximately 18-36 months depending on the severity of the bite. If considering crowns, veneers on bonded composite material on the two front teeth, you must consider the space. These restorations may make the teeth look too large and it may make the assymetry of the entire six front look abnormal. The best thing to do is trust the dentist. Sometimes the wait on orthodontics is worth it. J. Holsworth, RDH

While the usual time for wearing them is one to two weeks, it really depends your orthodontist's diagnosis, and what he or she believes is the right amount of time to get the desired result. The actual name for spacers is "orthodontic separators," and while they can sometimes be painful or annoying, they are known for getting excellent results.

Well, when you have a retainer it helps the teeth from going back to being crooked. And if you haven't wore your retainer in awhile or just got one then, it will ache for a short time as your teeth are getting use to it. But if you wear it everyday or every night then it will stop aching.

I'd say about a 4.As soon as you get them on it's a little uncomfortable.About 5-10 minutes later you teeth become sore. The next morning is definitely worse.You can barely chew anything. Even lightly closing your jaw to where your teeth touch hurts. About a month or so later you'll be okay.Good luck!

Orthodontic Therapists have only recently become part of the dental team, the first ten therapists qualified in 2008. They work to the prescription of a dentist or orthodontist. Salaries vary regionally but a newly qualified orthodontic therapist can expect to earn around £40K.

The relationship between tooth decay and carbohydrates is that carbohydrates are fructose or sugar as we may know and the simple carbohydrates affect our teeth and make them rot. This is not the only cause complex carbohydrates affect also complex carbohydrates are usually starch like pretzels,crackers, and bread sticks. The complex carbohydrates affect not only teeth but cause us to get gum disease. That is the relationship between tooth decay and carbohydrates.

As a dentist, I often come across patients concerned about gaps in their teeth. Gaps are an interesting phenomenon resulting from a variety of causes - from natural to behavioral.

Children's teeth develop gaps as they grow because their jaw is getting bigger and their baby teeth remain the same size. Children may have temporary gaps as their baby teeth start to fall out. This is normal and should not cause any alarm.Gaps in adult teeth are referred to as diastemas. Diastemas appear most often between the two upper front teeth, though they can occur between any two teeth. Diastemas are also normal (take David Letterman, Mike Tyson or even supermodel Lauren Hutton, for example) and like gaps found in children, may result from a mismatch between jaw bone size and teeth size. I

f you are concerned about a gap in your teeth or have any questions, the best thing you can do is contact your dentist.

Other than normal sizing issues, there are three other reasons why gaps may form:

Tumor growths. A gap can be a sign of a serious medical or dental condition. Tumor growths may need to be treated surgically.

Gum disease.Gum disease, which results in a loss of bone that supports the teeth, may be prevented by regular brushing and flossing. However, if a gap is forming as a result of gum disease, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible.

Self-inflicted behavior. These gaps occur when people push their tongue against their front teeth when swallowing or as a result of 'mouth jewelry'. This pushes teeth forward and makes small gaps bigger. Again, if a small gap is getting bigger, have your dentist check it.

Having an overbite is when a person's bottom teeth are further back than their front teeth. The condition can be corrected. I have overbite and I and comfortable with it.

In order to get over from the problems of jaw deformities including Overbite, can be corrected by the help of Orthognathic surgery. This surgery actually works and helpful for the people who have inappropriate bite. Oral surgeon repositions the entire jaw bone as per the patient's requirement and makes them in proper alignment as well.

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The price of dental care is RIDICULOUS. You pay hundreds, even thousands of dollars for work on your teeth, or dentures and partials that aren't always 100% effective.

That's one reason why I myself am pioneering a new field in dental-cosmetics. With 35 years of experience I believe I am qualified to manufacture a new product which I have come to call "Easy Smiles". Here's how it works- I make a "tray" from a model of your teeth. Then I use filler the same color of your teeth to fill in any gaps or discoloring between teeth. You now have a paper thin, durable, clear plastic tray that will appear to close any gaps, and fix any discoloring. You can wear them whenever you want no matter where you are, and appear to have a perfect smile, easy! I am located in southeast Michigan, but I can work with people across the country. My average rate is approximately 500 dollars.

If you are interested, or have any questions, please feel free to email me at "swawk@sbcglobal.net". Please subject your email "Easy Smiles".

First, the period of time isn't the same for everyone! usually you wear a retainer 6 months or a year after getting your braces off. After that, you wear it only at night for the rest of you life. This step isn't necessary but if you want to have straight teeth forever, you might want to consider doing the last step. Wish you luck!!! <3

teethgap.com sells a product called teeth effect bands which will close your gap. Teeth Gap uses special Compressor bands called Teeth Effects to draw your teeth together. They provide "the pull" necessary to move the teeth quickly, and in the right direction. You stretch the teeth effect band when you put it around your teeth. Since the band is stretched out it pulls the teeth towards one another because it wants to contract.

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Dental school is expensive. Tuition will run from $30,000 to $40,000 per year depending on where you attend. You will need instruments that will cost up to $10,000 your first year and $2,000 to $5,000 in each of your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. You will need books and supplies that will cost from $800 to $1,500 per year. You will also incur professional fees of $200 to $400 per year, except in the third year where you will pay about $1,800. Of course, you will also have to pay your living expenses during those 4 years which will vary depending on where you go to school. Costs per year Tuition: $30,000 - 40,000 Instruments: $2,500 - 10,000 Book and supplies: $800 - 1,500 Professional fees: $300 - 1,800 Living expenses: Varies Also don't forget: this is above and beyond your costs to obtain your undergraduate degree!!

$5,000

but insurance should cover most of it

Clear retainers work well. However, you may not have the choice of using one. Your orthodontic doctor will determine the best retainer to use on your teeth. If you get a clear retainer be certain to keep it clean as you are instructed to do and keep it in a case with your name and phone number on it in case you lose your retainer.

Orthodontic retainers, the appliances given to a patient following active orthodontic treatment, are very important. This is because the teeth seem to have a "memory" and they will tend to return to their previous positions following ortho treatment if they are not retained in their new positions. Retainers typically need to be worn for several years to prevent the teeth from shifting.

There are basically two types of retainers, fixed and removable. Fixed retainers are placed with special cement are are not removable. The advantage is that they are easy to maintain and they cannot be lost of forgotten. The disadvantage is that they are somewhat hard to keep clean without meticulous oral hygiene. This can lead to additional tooth decay.

Removable retainers have the advantage of being able to be removed by the patient. This allows for better oral hygiene. Unfortunately, some patients will forget to wear their retainers and their teeth will shift. Also, removable retainers are not typically worn while eating, and they run the risk of being misplaced or lost. Replacing them repeatedly can become expensive.