Dental implants offer a great many benefits as a state-of-the-art tooth replacement option, but not everyone understands them as well as more traditional methods such as removable bridges or dentures. Whether you need to replace all of your teeth or just one tooth, you'll want to make sure that you have the right idea about dental implants before you decide to get them. Here are three misconceptions that you may need to put to rest.
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If you have tooth discolorations, you may not want to wait until your braces are off to fix them. However, there are a few reasons why you should wait to whiten your teeth after your braces are off.
You'll Avoid Increased Tooth Sensitivity
Because orthodontic appliances, like braces, exert pressure on enamel, they can increase the overall sensitivity of your teeth. Although whitening is a low-risk procedure, one possible side effect is increased tooth sensitivity.
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The least-favorite part of some dental visits is the need to use gloppy, gooey substances when impressions must be made. That stuff is not only messy but may promote an embarrassing gag reflex in some. Up to now, those who needed impressions made for bridges, retainers, crowns, implants, etc had to just put up with the unpleasantness of it. Now, though, the digital age as arrived at many dental offices. Read on to find out how your next impression experience can be quite a bit less uncomfortable.
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If you have had problems with your teeth because they are not aligned properly or you are simply unhappy with the way your smile looks, you might be ready to talk to your orthodontist or family dentistry provider about the option getting your teeth fixed. While there is the standard option of metal braces, more and more people are finding that they prefer the Invisalign option. If you are not familiar with Invisalign, you will want to keep reading to learn more.
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Dealing with crooked teeth as an adult? If so, you're likely looking for solutions that can help straighten the look of your teeth and not be very disruptive. Traditional braces may be out of the question, causing you to look for an alternative solution that can give you the kind of teeth you desire. Thankfully, Invisalign may be the answer to your problem. Here are some things you need to know about Invisalign before you decide to move forward with this type of teeth straightening procedure.
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