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 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 “seen”, like the traditional metal braces, or you would want to settle for something “invisible”.
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!
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Diastema is a dental condition wherein the two upper incisors (normally), have a gap in between them. This has been called as a “celebrity” dental condition since most of the popular and well-known individuals from the entertainment world have this (i.e. Madonna etc.). In some cultures too, like Nigeria, this dental condition is regarded as something beautiful and attractive.
There are numerous ways to fix diastema but most orthodontics prefer braces. Whether these braces are full (both upper and lower teeth), or placed just on the affected area (normally the upper incisors), braces surely have been proven effective to fix this dental condition. A retainer is given after your local orthodontist removes your braces as this will continue the “repair process” of your teeth.
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Tooth bonding can be used for cosmetic purposes. A veneering of dental bonding can enhance the appearance of a tooth that is partly stained or discolored. Bonding can also used to close teeth gaps and to reshape and re-align teeth that have little imperfection such as chipping and misalignment.
Another use of tooth bonding is for creating composite fillings. The restorative used in tooth bonding, or the dental composite, is also the material used for making natural tooth-colored fillings. This is a good alternative to silver fillings because the former is less noticeable.
Source: My New Smile
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