HAVING WISDOM TEETH removed can be like a rite of passage for young adults, even though some people don’t even get wisdom teeth and others have enough room to fit the full set. But how do wisdom teeth affect orthodontic treatment?
THE HUMAN CAPACITY for finding different solutions to problems is nearly endless. Enough trial and error will usually be able to find an effective fix. However, we urge everyone to save the trial and error for non-medical projects. Something as complicated as moving teeth into their proper alignment should only be attempted by fully trained experts.
THE DEFAULT IMAGE that pops into our heads when we think of braces is usually of a teenage orthodontic patient, but more and more adults are getting their teeth straightened. It’s generally more ideal to get braces as a teen, but no one is too old to get a straighter smile.
THE INITIAL CONSULTATION is when the orthodontist assesses the position of the patient’s teeth and begins planning the treatment to move them into proper alignment. The orthodontist also addresses a lot of the typical patient questions, but we can take a peek at those now.
HAVING A PERFECTLY STRAIGHT smile isn’t just better-looking, it’s healthier! Let’s take a look at some of the other straight teeth benefits.
WE’VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with important minerals to keep it strong and it protects against tooth decay. It’s the one ingredient toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance. But what else is in toothpaste?
IF BRACES-WEARERS want to keep the results of their treatment long term, they should be carefully following the orthodontist’s instructions on how to use their retainers. Part of that isn’t just about wearing the retainers but about keeping them clean.
UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of dangerous DIY ideas popping up so let’s take a minute to nip them in the bud.
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities become more complicated for those with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ). There’s a small, fibrous disk that serves as a cushion between the ball and socket of the joint. If it shifts out of place or erodes, that leads to jaw trouble.
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