Silver fillings are usually recognized as dental amalgams. Basically it is a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and copper. Mercury makes up about 50 percent of the compound, therefore it is considered as the main component of filling compound. The main function of mercury in filling is to bind the metals together in order to provide a strong,… Read More »
Those among us, who have braces experience, surely know about orthodontic wax. It is very helpful when the hook on the bracket feels sharp to your lips or inner side of mouth. It is also useful when the orthodontic wire has moved out slightly and become painful. Later one was my case a few years ago, wire did… Read More »
Like all other fields, we should be thankful to technological advances, which make the life of dentists and patients easier as both have now several choices when it comes to selecting materials to fill cavities. Among the choices are natural tooth-colored materials such as resin-based composite fillings and more traditional dental fillings such as those made of metal… Read More »
A space maintainer is an appliance like other dental appliances such as braces, headgear and many others. It has its own purpose, always custom made by a dentist or orthodontic. The material used in its preparation is acrylic or metal .It can be of both types i.e. either removable or cemented in a child’s mouth. The main purpose… Read More »
Both braces and Invisalign were designed to straighten teeth that leads towards good oral health as well as improve your smile. Invisalign did hit the market in 2000, so this treatment does not yet have the same history as braces. Although braces are there for a long time but Invisalign becomes the most preferred choice of the patients.… Read More »
A significant number of people who want straight teeth never go through with treatment. The reason behind is , they just don’t like the way braces look. There are so many tips that people use to apply and feel good with braces , such as don’t let braces to change your self-image. Braces are there to do their… Read More »
It sounds pretty unfair that the cost of braces keep you from achieving the smile you’ve always wanted. Cost is always as the first dilemma, that comes in the way of getting braces. Don’t worry, by the end of this article, you can find multiple ways to manage cost of braces if you or your kid is in… Read More »
The primary benefit of lingual braces due to which they are superior to all other types of braces is the only one and that is, no one can see your braces because they are placed behind the teeth. Due to this, the person have no self-esteem or confidence issue associated with wearing them. You can smile and your… Read More »
Lingual braces, also known as Incognito , is a type of braces that cannot be seen when a person smiles, because the braces are behind their teeth. People who wear lingual braces are quite comfortable and confident because no one can see their braces and they actually have to open their mouth quite wide to show people that… Read More »
Does Medicare cover Braces for Adults, the first question that comes to mind of those who are in need of braces. Well, the answer of this question largely depends on your situation. If you have only cosmetic problems with your teeth i.e. you are not happy how your teeth look like then a straight away NO is there… Read More »
