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Does it Hurt to Get Braces on Your Teeth?
Article written by Elite Dental Group. Traditional metal braces have been around a long time and are very effective at moving your teeth into position so you can have a great smile. It does usually take several hours for your initial visit to the orthodontist office. The doctor must clean your teeth and dry them, then place a special type of glue onto the surface of your teeth where the metal brackets will be placed. Once this is done, the orthodontist will add the archwires to the brackets and then secure the braces with elastic bands. Patients normally report that they feel a bit of discomfort for the first few…
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Root Canals
Article written by Elite Dental Group Root canal treatment is usually one of the most intimidating dental procedures to the common person. Pop culture often portrays root canal treatments as painful and potentially disastrous, but the truth is much more mundane. In reality, root canal treatments are routine, essential, and less painful than they seem. While root canal has a history of being a painful process, modern advances in anesthesia have eliminated much of the pain from root canal procedures. Patients may be given topical anesthesia or sedation to make the procedure as painless as possible. Many patients have described root canals as no more painful than other routine procedures.…
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How to Choose the Right Braces for Your Child
Written by Article By Remarkable Smiles Orthodontics. Braces can be a great solution to fix all types of issues with your teeth. Often, parents take their kids in for this procedure at young ages. You can get braces for your child once all their permanent teeth come in. As we grow and age, our teeth do move though. Some orthodontists recommend that parents wait until their kids are at least eight years old while others prefer that kids be around ten. The best idea is to take your child to see an orthodontist by the age of seven so they can analyze your child’s bite and oral habits. They might…
