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Are you ashamed to smile because your teeth are separated or slightly crooked? That is a very simple solution: the brackets. Aligners or braces are a dental techniques used to modify the bad position of the teeth by placing them in the right place.

Years ago, the brackets were some unsightly metal components glue marred enough, but dental technology has advanced so that now you can correct your teeth with clear brackets, almost invisible to the eye.

Transparent braces are glued on the outer surface of the teeth and succeeded in improving the patient’s dental aesthetics at the same time allowing you to continue with their daily lives, and that cause no discomfort. After a while with the brackets, the last step is splinting of the teeth that can consolidate the treatment and the results endure over time. Read the rest of this entry »

What are implants?
Implants have been around for many years and have gained wider and wider acceptance over time as they have proved a successful method for replacing missing teeth. They offer a way to have artificial teeth that look natural and feel secure.

The implant itself, often made of titanium, is used like an artificial root to support the false tooth or teeth. The dental surgeon, usually a periodontist (gum specialist) or an oral surgeon, places the implant into a hole made in the jawbone. A post can then be secured to this “artificial root” and can be used to secure a prosthetic device, such as a crown or bridge, above the gum. Implants can also be used in conjunction with a removable denture to create a more secure and stable base for the denture.

Why implants?
Implants have some advantages over removable dentures. Because removable dentures are not permanently fixed in place, they can move around when you eat and speak. Additionally, over time the bone that supports the denture changes and shrinks, making it increasingly difficult to support a denture comfortably. Read the rest of this entry »