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Straightening Teeth
Teeth-straightening is done through a number of techniques. Dentists often require the patient to wear braces to re-align the position of the tooth. Tooth-reshaping is also performed on mild cases, while implants are installed in extreme cases.
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How long do you need to wear retainers?
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
How do you colse your gap in your teeth with string?
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.
How much money is it to become a dentist?
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!!
What is better wire retainer or clear retainer?
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.
Do you still have to wear your retainers?
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.
What is the gas used in toothpaste to keep the teeth strong?
calcium and viatamin D, C. hope this helps ;)
What happens when you stop brushing your teeth?
If you believe the multitudes of TV commercials for oral hygiene products, this is a pretty obvious answer. You get cavities , your teeth yellow , your teeth rot and will become dull grey and then black.
This may be the case on a diet of processed food but given a sugar-free, healthy diet containing several portions of raw fruit and vegetables daily, no teeth brushing is required.
This information is provided from personal experience. After 11 years of never brushing my teeth I went to a dentist to have a few metal amalgam fillings replaced with composite resin (fillings that had been placed in drilled teeth from childhood, I've had no new cavities in adulthood). I brushed my teeth out of respect for the dentist, so he would have completely plaque-free and clean teeth to work on. He remarked on the excellent condition my teeth and gums and advised me to keep doing what I was doing to maintain good dental hygiene.
How much does it cost to get your gap in your front teeth fixed?
Typical costs:
- Also called teeth gap bands, teeth effect bands cost anywhere from $4 -$30 for 50-100. These non-latex rubber bands are slipped over the teeth overnight to draw the teeth together. However, some dentists warn that closing one gap may open two new gaps on each side, and that the bands could pull the teeth crooked or loosen a tooth from its socket, causing long-term problems.
- Cosmetic dental bonding (basically white fillings using a tooth-colored plastic resin on each adjacent tooth to fill the gap) averages $300 -$800 per tooth, but can be as low as $100 -$200 or as high as $800 -$1,000per tooth depending on complexity, the dentist's training, and local rates Concealing a gap would usually require bonding two teeth. Bonding done for cosmetic reasons is generally not covered by insurance.
- A small gap can be camouflaged using dental veneers, custom-made, wafer-thin tooth-colored shells. Traditional porcelain veneers require removing some of the tooth enamel, and cost $500 -$1,300 per tooth; the extremely thin Lumineers? brand usually doesn't require shaving tooth enamel, and costs around $700 -$1,300 a tooth. So having a dentist install veneers on two front teeth to close a gap could run $1,000 -$2,600. Veneers are rarely covered by dental insurance.
- If the teeth with the gap have cavities or other damage, they can be covered with dental crowns designed to also fill the gap. Crowns can run $500 -$3,000 per tooth depending on materials, or $1,000 -$6,000 for crowns on two front teeth. If a crown is needed for medical reasons, insurance may cover some of the cost but often crowns are not covered by insurance.
- If the only problem is the gap, partial braces (also called limited orthodontics) on only the six top front teeth can be used to close the gap at an average cost of $2,000-$3,000. If other problems need correcting, traditional full braces can run $5,400 -$7,600or more. For an extremely small gap, an orthodontist might be able to use a retainer to fix the problem at a cost of $500-$1,000, depending on the complexity and length of treatment. Many dental insurance plans cover orthodontics up to age 18, but not for adults.
- An overlarge frenum (the membrane attaching the cheeks to the jaw and gums) can cause a gap. A labial frenectomy is a fairly simple procedure that runs $250 -$1,200 depending on your location and the size and position of the frenum, but can cost less in some regions and more if other procedures (such as gum repair) are included. Truveo.com posts a video of a labial frenectomy procedure. A frenectomy will not close a gap but will prevent it from occurring again, and is usually performed to remove excess tissue after a gap is closed. Generally insurance doesn't cover a frenectomy.
- Often the dental procedures (cosmetic bonding, veneers, crowns or a frenectomy) will also have separate fees for an initial cleaning and exam (65 -$102) and X-rays ($13-$135).
Which hurt more like hell top or bottom braces?
today i had my bottom brace fitted and ill soon ill have my top one, anyway ive had 4x paracetamol and its killing me!! my bottom teeth arent that crooked tbh but the pains unbearable...for me anyway :(
Why is not brushing your teeth a bad habit?
Dental and oral health depend on regular care of the mouth and teeth, including regular brushing. Small point: "not brushing your teeth" is not a habit. Brushing your teeth is a habit. A habit is a specific behavior that you increase with some type of reinforcement. A non-behavior is literally anything-- it is not itself a behavior that can be increased.
Do elastics and rubber bands fix overbites?
You would need more than just rubber bands to apply the proper pressure to the right places to achieve straight teeth. Your orthodontist has that knowledge. Fixing crooked teeth isn't really a thing you can do on your own.
Can you brush your teeth too hard?
no
YES, you can. if you brush them too hard they can bleed and that's not good. if you brush them so hard they bleed all the time, you can get infections in the cuts you are creating.
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Brushing your tooth too hard can also cause gum recession. And if you brush your teeth horizontally it can damage your tooth necks. Here's a video with more info about problems that can be caused by brushing your teeth the wrong way -
http://www.checkdent.com/en/videos/tooth-brush-trauma-226.html
yes. this actually runs in my family. an extra tooth is called (a) Mesioden.
Does getting teeth pulled hurt?
no getting teeth pulled does not hurt because they numb you. they numb u with a shot in ur mouth but still do not be afraid because it only hurts for about 2 secs. and then ur mouth is numb so no it does not hurt because u can not feel it
What are the purposes of the various teeth in the human mouth?
the front teeth sre for ripping the food, the back teeth are for grinding the food
Is there a way to fill the gap between your molar teeth?
I have the same gap and as a result I have to wear a full mouth of braces so that they can attach hooks to them which I attach thick rubber bands between the top and the bottom. I believe that the other alternative is a painful surgery.
You can but I do not suggest it, 2 times daily is enough, after breakfast and before bed. But if you eat something sugary, say, Cake, it can help rid away the cavity-makers. There are 2 risks when brushing your teeth too often. The first is that the teeth enamel (the teeth coating layer) might wear out with too many brushing. The second issue is generating pressure on the gums, which weakens them and might cause gingivitis in some (rare)cases.
Another AnswerI brush my teeth 2 times a day. Once in the morning and Once before I go to bed. Many people say to brush your teeth after every meal, but that's too hard to remember! haha XD
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Why are teeth yellow when brushed morning and night?
because some people have differently structured and built teeth.
my teeth are fine, but i do know some people who have had previous problems with there teeth because they remain yellow or look like they have not been brushed, even if you do brush them.
the solution is obvious if you dont brush your teeth and they're yellow, brush them.
But if you do, you may require a teeth-whitening session. It really does help,
or maybe just a dentist-recommended toothpaste/mouthwash.
Why is it the best way to brush your teeth at night?
When you are sleeping, your mouth gets drier than it does during the day, causing bacteria to proliferate. If you brush before bed, most of the bacteria gets removed before it can harm your teeth
Answer2: Brushing at bedtime clears away all the damaging plaque and bacteria that collects on teeth during the day. Brushing will help ward off tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss.
How many minutes do you brush your teeth for?
You should spend atleast 2 minutes brushing your teeth.
