
There are certain people with braces who have “rubber bands†either forming an X across the maxilla and the mandible, or just a single rubber band pulling both the maxilla and mandible together. Those rubber bands have a purpose, and that is to help people who have “over bites†or “under bites†correct their jaw alignment. Although some have other reasons why they attach rubber bands to their braces (i.e. to pull a hidden tooth inside the gum), over bites and under bites are the most common concerns addressed by these elastics. What these orthodontic rubber bands do is they pull both the maxilla and mandible towards the other direction.
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braces, mandible, maxilla, orthodontic rubber bands, over bite, rubber bands, under bite
Braces are important for those who need to correct their teeth. It seems cute when little kids wear them, but the problem starts if you’re already 30 and still need to correct yours. Would you go for that?
Now, you have an option of whether you would something that’s “seenâ€, like the traditional metal braces, or you would want to settle for something “invisibleâ€.
Woah. Invisible braces? Is that for real?

Oh yes. Invisalign is a terrific breakthrough in the dental industry. It is clear, almost invisible, yet it has this strong means of straightening your crooked teeth. You have to be warned though: you might spend a fortune for this type of braces, but users say it’s worth the penny!
Photo taken from http://www.drlanducci.com
invisalign, invisible braces

There is nothing more worse than losing a tooth (or a couple of teeth). Many claim that they cannot anymore enjoy the food they wish to eat, most especially when they still had their munching gizmos. Although dentures are popular among the elderly, it is a warrant that they can only ingest soft foods since dentures easily break.
So, you ask, “do I have any choice?†Yes you do. Dental implants are quite popular for those who are willing to shell out some money. Yes, it is quite expensive, but the results are fantastic. You wouldn’t need those dentures anymore! And what’s good, you get to eat your favorite snack once again, just like before.
Photo taken from http://www.bryantdds.com
dental implants, no dentures
Dental veneers are thin customized covers put over the front surface of a tooth. The porcelain they’re made of is remarkably like tooth enamel in the way it behaves with light. They are both semi-translucent. They absorb some light and reflect some, so that they have the same sort of pearly shine and a porcelain dental restoration cannot be distinguished from natural teeth.
Veneers are not placed on back teeth. They’re used for front teeth as a quick way to give you a new smile. If you have any small chips on your teeth, or front teeth that are a bit crooked, or gaps between them that show when you smile, porcelain veneers could be an excellent option for you.
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