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Advantages of Getting Orthodontic Braces

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

One the most popular orthodontic procedures these days are orthodontic braces. Aside from the fact that many orthodontists and dentists recommend this type of procedure to their clients, almost, if not all of the patients that have undergone this procedure were completely satisfied by the results.
But many people are still keen about getting this procedure. [...]

History of Orthodontics: Advancements from 1700s to 1800s

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Since early times, people have always wanted to have the perfect set of teeth. And since then, orthodontic procedures such as teeth straightening and tooth extraction to improve the alignment of teeth were already being performed.
Archeologists have discovered that orthodontic procedures have already existed during Greek and roman times. Most significant events in orthodontics also [...]

What is Orthodontics?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

You may have noticed that sometimes, when you go to your dentist to have your teeth checked, he refers you to an orthodontist. For this reason, you may want to know what an orthodontist is and what orthodontics is all about.
Sometimes, it is hard to distinguish an orthodontist from a dentist. The truth of the [...]

How to Choose an Orthodontist

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Since the days of the full mouth metal braces, orthodontic care has certainly advanced. Nowadays, orthodontists from all over the country are already offering new solutions to different teeth and mouth problems. These new solutions promise to be painless and very effective. But with all the orthodontists these days, finding the right one, even in [...]

Distinctions between a Dentist and an Orthodontist

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

These days, a lot of people are confused between an orthodontist and a dentist. Most of the time, they refer to orthodontists as dentists and vice versa.  But what is an orthodontist? And how does he differ from a dentist?
To start with, a dentist is someone who focuses on the health of his patient’s mouth. [...]

Modern Breakthroughs in Orthodontics

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

If you ask people what they think about going to the orthodontist and having their teeth straightened, more often than not you’ll find that most people are fearful of the idea. These people expect pain and think the process will take over two years to complete. However, 21st century technology has given way to new, [...]

How to Decide Which Type of Orthodontics Braces to Get

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

The type of orthodontics braces that is best for someone varies depending on a number of factors. There are three main types available from an orthodontics dentist or orthodontist and each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. The three main types are metal braces, clear ceramic braces and invisible “lingual” braces.
Orthodontics braces are well [...]