Too old for tooth braces? Think again

Posted on: 21 August 2018

Tooth braces aren't just for children. More and more adults are opting to have their teeth straightened. However, you may still feel that this treatment is just for teenagers. What are the objections to wearing braces as an adult? Age The ideal age for wearing braces is around 10 to 14—after the adult teeth have come through but while the jaw and teeth are still growing. But this doesn't mean the treatment will not work on older people.
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Reasons Dental Implants Remain the Leading Tooth Replacement Solution

Posted on: 26 July 2018

If you need tooth replacement therapy, you will find you have multiple options available to you. From partial dentures to dental bridges, your choice of the replacement will primarily depend on your budget as well as your specific needs. One of the best treatments you could elect to have is dental implants. These implants comprise small rods made from titanium that function to support a prosthetic tooth in place. After the implanted rods fuse with your jawbone, the dentist will install an abutment on the implant and screw on your dental crown.
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Getting Ready for Your Child's First Trip to the Dentist

Posted on: 30 June 2018

A child's first trip to the dentist can be a stressful time for their parents. There's not really a set age when your child should see the dentist for the first time, but whenever their teeth start to appear, you should go and make sure everything is as it should be. If there's no sign of teeth by the child's first birthday, visit the dentist anyway. This marks a big milestone on your child's path to growing up, and it's one that can be a bit of a worry for parents.
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How To Make Your Dentures Last As Long As Possible

Posted on: 7 June 2018

According to the last country-wide survey, approximately 20% of adult Australians have either lost all of their teeth or wear at least one or two dentures. With such a huge percentage of the population using the prosthetics, there is shockingly little attention to the industry in the general public. People can face certain stigmas when it is found out that they use dentures, especially if they are younger; however, dentures are a perfectly normal and common solution to often-unavoidable illness or injury.
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