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Choosing The Best Braces Colors – Unleashing Your Style

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What is the one-stop effective solution to get a perfectly aligned dazzling smile? Braces. Whether you have:

– Oddly-shaped teeth

– Overcrowding

– Spacing issues, or

– Bite issues

Braces will help you solve all these periodontal problems in one go. In fact, research says they also help fix severe dental trauma and remove splints.  

However, many people prefer alternatives to braces because of the gray metal wires and brackets visible when talking. They are definitely not aesthetically pleasing and can make you self-conscious about your appearance. But gone are those days! Now you get a palate full of colors for your braces.

So, this blog will cover how you can choose the best braces colors. What braces colors to avoid? What are the best colors for braces? What drivers should you consider when choosing? You will dive into all these answers and make an informed decision for yourself. Time to dig in.

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How to Repair a Cracked Retainer: Expert Guidance & Tips

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Once you are done with the braces or clear aligners, it’s time to put on the retainers! It will give the final touches to your dazzling and perfectly shaped smile. But this final step needs immense care, precaution, and maintenance. But often, we don’t take much care of retainers. Because we get tired from the long orthodontic treatment, we overlook the prominent signs of wear and tear in the retainers.  In fact, research by Angle Orthodontist reveals, Upper bonded retainer failures are a frequent problem.

Unfortunately, a simple crack in ignored retainers can lead to consequences later.  Cracked retainers, if not mended at the right time, will not only give you discomfort but also create crevices that would be a mammoth task to clean.

In this blog, you will learn such nuances of cracked retainers and find out how to fix a cracked retainer. We will also cover the signs, options, and what to do if it breaks permanently. Let’s dive in.

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Power Chain Braces – Everything You Need To Know

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Braces are a one-stop solution if you are suffering from crooked or misaligned teeth and want to get a perfectly shaped smile. However, with traditional braces, chances are that the metal brackets and wires may not always be efficient and delay the process.

This is where power chains come into play. They help improve the movements of your teeth and speed up the braces treatment. If your orthodontist spots a gap in your smile, he may connect power chains to the brackets, making the elastic rest on the top of the braces. This will straighten teeth and correct alignments.

This blog will give you a comprehensive view of power chains braces:

  • What are they?
  • Roles of braces power chains
  • Benefits of braces power chains
  • Pain and discomfort associated with power chain braces, and so on.

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Teeth Shaving For Invisalign Treatment – Everything You Need to Know

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If you wish to get a perfectly shaped smile but don’t want to go through the pain of metal brackets and wires, Invisalign is the solution for you. Invisalign helps align your misshaped, crooked teeth while being aesthetically pleasing.

However, Invisalign may be hard to fit if you have crowded teeth. In this case, your orthodontist may decide to shave your teeth. Teeth shaving is usually a safe procedure and doesn’t present any risks. If your teeth need contouring and realigning, teeth shaving for Invisalign is the correct treatment.

If you should go for shaving teeth for Invisalign, then you are in the right place. This blog will take you through everything you need to know about teeth shaving:

  • How is it done for Invisalign
  • Why teeth shaving for Invisalign is vital
  • Possible risks
  • Alternatives to teeth shaving

Let’s dive in.

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How To Care For Invisalign – A Comprehensive Guide

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Are you looking to straighten your teeth but don’t like the appearance of metal braces? Look no further. Invisalign is THE system for you. A series of almost-invisible trays will work to give you that stunning smile you have always dreamt of.

For any appliance to work best and last, you must take good care of it. The same goes for Invisalign. Taking care of your aligners doesn’t have to be tough. Maintaining your aligners will require you to follow a few simple steps. Let us find out what they are.

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Dry Mouth With Braces Explained: Xerostomia

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Everyone dreams of a perfect dazzling smile. Interestingly, braces are fulfilling the dreams of millions every day. However, the journey with braces is not as easy as it looks. One of the major trouble spots includes a dry mouth with braces.

Numerous reasons are responsible for dry mouth. Generally braces:

  • Build up a conducive environment for plaque, resulting in gum disease and tooth decay
  • Trap food particles, making it harder for saliva to wash them away and reducing saliva production.
  • Cause temporary changes in the nerves that control saliva production.

These are just a few. If you wish to battle them away, you must find answers to questions like:

  • Why is my mouth so dry with braces?
  • What to do for dry mouth with braces?
  • How to prevent dry mouth with braces?

And so on. This blog will run you through all these questions and help you find solutions to this significant braces problem. Let’s dive in.

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Invisalign vs Braces – Costs and Comparisons

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You have been thinking about straightening your teeth. There are two popular orthodontic treatments available that are FDA-approved – Metal Braces and Invisalign. Straightening your teeth, restoring your bite, and enhancing your smile are all possible with these devices.

But how do you choose between the two?  If you are facing this dilemma, you are in the right place. This article will outline everything you need to know about Invisalign and braces. Read on.

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Questions About Braces – We Have the Answers

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Here I answer some of the questions that many patients ask me. Further, I also talk about some of the important facts that can help hasten treatment, make it easier and more comfortable for you while achieving amazing results. 

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