The big day is quickly approaching. Soon, your braces will have served their purpose, and the repositioning of your teeth will be accomplished. It will undoubtedly feel great to have those braces removed, but you will still need some ongoing assistance to maintain the alignment of your teeth. Retainers are an essential component of orthodontics and are part of your post-braces treatment. Why is your orthodontist suggesting that you'll benefit from a permanent retainer?

When you were expecting a customised set of beautiful porcelain veneers, it might seem strange when your dentist bonds acrylic (plastic) veneers to your teeth and sends you on your way. Don't worry, because you will still be receiving your permanent porcelain veneers, and those acrylic veneers are only temporary. Temporary veneers are in fact a crucial part of the overall process. Cosmetic Dentistry While veneers can be utilised to correct certain dental concerns (such as mildly crooked teeth and teeth that have been shortened due to wear and tear), they're typically used in cosmetic dentistry and are specifically intended to conceal imperfections, improving the aesthetics of your smile.

Taking a young child to the dentist doesn't tend to rank as a fun way to pass some time. Young children can be quite resistant to dental examinations and that can make the experience quite stressful for parents. However, there are situations when your child should see a dentist regardless of whether their routine check-up is due or not. The enamel on milk teeth is not as strong as the enamel on adult teeth, so children's teeth can be damaged quite easily.

If you depend on dentures, then it is a nuisance if they break. The following tips can help you deal with this issue. 1. Don't Attempt a DIY Fix Trying to fix even minor damage on your own can compromise the integrity of the denture to the point an actual repair is no longer possible. Although denture repair kits are available at the chemist, they are not effective at making a real repair.

On average, most people should see a dentist for a checkup twice per year. However, even though these checkups happen so often, many patients don't know the ins and outs of what their dentist is examining. Here are four little-known ways your dentist might check on your oral health beyond looking at your teeth and gums.  1. Dentists check for cancer Did you know that many dentists check their patients for early signs of oral cancer during regular checkups?

It might be a bit disconcerting when your dentist tells you that they need to plane your tooth roots. After all, planing is something that's ordinarily performed on wooden tabletops and floors, to smooth the surface of the object. So how does planing apply to your oral health, and why would the roots of your teeth need to be smoothed out?  Planing and Scaling Planing goes hand-in-hand with scaling, which is when your dentist removes excess plaque and tartar from your dental enamel.

If you've been wearing dentures for at least a year and they are loose, then you may think that they need to be tightened. But, the real issue is often that your denture needs to be relined. The result of this process will be a better fit for your mouth and teeth, as well as a better seal from your gums. Here are four concrete benefits you should see from denture relining.

"Good oral hygiene translates to a beautiful smile" is a myth that most people fall for. For instance, teeth whitening treatments improve the shade of your teeth. However, you cannot smile confidently if your sparkling white teeth are misaligned. The hassle of having to hide your smile every time you are in a crowd can be devastating to your self-esteem and social life. While different teeth alignment treatments are available, you can never go wrong with clear aligners.