1. You may have a minor lisp What is Lisp abi?😏 This a speech defect in which s is pronounced like th in thick and z is pronounced like th in this.* So you may have a minor lisp when you get your teeth straightened with braces. Why? When you attach metal brackets to the
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When last did you visit a dentist? It’s something that you’ve heard over and over but why are regular dental visits so important? Dental appointments shouldn’t just be made when you have a problem that needs to be addressed. Prevention is always better than needing a cure and there are plenty more reasons why it’s
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Cavities and tooth decay are among the world’s most common health problems. They’re especially common in children, teenagers and older adults. But anyone who has teeth can get cavities, including infants. So you wonder, what if cavities aren’t treated? Well they get larger and affect deeper layers of your teeth. They can lead to a
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Brushing your teeth is an important part of your dental care routine. For a healthy mouth and smile, the NDA recommends you: Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of your brush should fit your mouth allowing you to reach all areas easily. Replace your toothbrush every three
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Scaling and polishing removes deposits such as plaque and calculus (tartar) from tooth surfaces. … Scaling or removal of hardened deposits is done with specially designed dental instruments or ultrasonic scalers, and polishing is done mechanically with special pastes. Why is a scale and polish necessary? Throughout the day, a sticky film of plaque builds
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Malocclusion means having crooked teeth or a “poor bite.” Bite refers to the way the upper and lower teeth line up. In a normal bite, the upper teeth sit slightly forward of the lower teeth. Very few people have a perfect bite. Most of the time, malocclusion is a cosmetic problem, which means that people
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Open Bite/Malocclusion is a condition whereby the teeth are not aligned properly. This condition can lead to some serious oral health problems. Malocclusion can prevent your teeth from performing the required functions. Occlusion is a term that is mostly used by orthodontics and other dental specialists. The term refers to the ideal condition where teeth should
read more Dental plaque, also known as tooth plaque is that sticky film that coats teeth and contains bacteria. Treatable by a medical professional Requires a medical diagnosis. Lab tests or imaging not required. Medium-term: resolves within months. If dental plaque isn’t removed when it’s soft, it hardens and becomes difficult to remove. Dental plaque can damage
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