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Braces are made of metal bands that are cemented to the molars and metal brackets that are directly glued to the front teeth. Orthodontists use this treatment to move a patient’s teeth or underlying bone. It’s no longer surprising when an adult contemplates on getting dental braces. Traditionally, this procedure is done when a person is…
What is Grafting? Grafting is a procedure used to replace / restore missing bone or gum tissue. Bone Grafting: Bone grafting to the jaws and facial structures may be necessary in a wide variety of scenarios. Sometimes people are born with certain traits that require bone grafting to the facial skeleton and jaws in…
Why Kids Need Braces? Kids can need braces for any number of reasons, including crooked, overlapping, or overcrowded teeth, or a “bad bite” (known as malocclusion). Malocclusion is a discrepancy in the sizes of the top and bottom jaws. When the upper jaw is bigger than the lower jaw, it’s called an overbite. When the…
Bad breath, morning breath, breath odor or halitosis are all terms used to describe a noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled on the breath. Halitosis is not a problem by itself, but it can cause concerns in our interpersonal relationships. We are all familiar with how the consumption of certain foods such as garlic and onions can…
If you start taking your child to the dentist at a early age, they won’t have a fear of going to the dentist in the future. Fear comes from not knowing about something or not having done something before. Don’t let your child have that fear of going to the dentist; you can start teaching…
Invisalign, or clear braces, are the latest innovation in the field of dentistry. They do not have any colour, and are made in the shape of your teeth. They have become very popular, as they are completely invisible and nearly painless. Unlike conventional methods, they can be easily worn and the perfect smile can be…
