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ORTHODONTICS
You're
Never Too Old For Braces
Braces
Braces are normally associated with
crooked teeth thus causing an unattractive smile. A persons
smile can give them more confidence and self esteem.
When teeth are misaligned, food particles get trapped more
easily, and a crooked tooth is much more difficult to clean.
Gum diseases can develop and digestive problems can occur. So
with straight teeth you have a more pleasant smile, and a
healthier body.
A bad bite
A bad bite can cause pain in the muscles
of the jaw during chewing which can lead to having to take
pain medication for relief.
People of all ages can
suffer from these types of dental problems. The younger you
are the easier it is to correct through orthodontic
procedures.. Some cases can be corrected by simply removing a
tooth to allow room for the proper growth of the remaining
teeth.
A child should have a routine examination at the earliest
age possible to detect any potential problems. The modern
state of the art now allows for aesthetically designed braces
that are clear in appearance so as not to be unsightly while
wearing them throughout the treatment process. They also
come in different colors for the more fashion minded.
Digestive Problems
Severe cases can cause problems within
the digestive system because food is not chewed properly due
to the misaligned teeth. This can lead to health
problems in other areas of the human body. The rule here
is "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure".
PRESS RELEASE
(NAPSA)—If you wear or have ever worn
braces, you have plenty of company. According to the American
Association of Orthodontics, nearly five million people in the
U.S. and Canada wear braces. One in five is over age 18, and
some are in their 40s, 50s and older.
 Orthodontic
treatment is important at any age because crooked and crowded
teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to
conditions that cause not only tooth decay but eventual gum
disease and tooth loss.
In
addition, the value of an attractive smile should not be
underestimated. A pleasing appearance is a vital asset to
one's self confidence. As treatment brings teeth, lips and
face into proportion, a person's self-esteem often improves.
In this way, orthodontic treatment can benefit social and
career success, as well as improve one's general attitude
toward life.
In
general, active treatment time with orthodontic appliances
(braces) ranges from 6 to 24 months. Doctor-prescribed braces,
like virtually invisible Mystique, are fitted and operated by
an orthodontist according to the problem being treated. They
may be removable or fixed (cemented or bonded to the teeth)
and may be made of metal, ceramic or plastic.
Interestingly,
many of today's braces like Mystique are far less noticeable than
those of the past when a metal band with a bracket was placed
around each tooth. Now the front teeth typically have only the
bracket bonded directly to the tooth, minimizing the "tin
grin." Brackets can be metal, clear (as in the case of
Mystique) or even colored, depending on the patient's
preference. Mystique, which uses the latest aesthetic ceramic
technology, provides outstanding results and high
translucency.
More
information about these "virtually invisible" braces
is available at www.gacmystique.com.
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