If you have recently started wearing clear aligner trays to straighten your teeth, then you may be thrilled about how they are unnoticeable to others. While this is true, you may have noticed something that is not so invisible to your friends, coworkers, and family members. Specifically, you may have learned a bit about the smell that is emitted from the Invisalign aligners. A slight odor is common, and odors typically build the longer you wear your trays.
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Individuals who suffer from frequent headaches often have trouble determining the cause of their repeated discomfort. In fact, there is a dental condition that affects the jaw, teeth, and mouth areas that is often the cause of chronic headaches. This condition is known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
What is TMD?
TMD is a condition of the jaw joint that impacts the entire skull and can even affect the neck and shoulders.
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If you fell and hit your mouth, cracking a tooth, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to treat it at home until your appointment with the dentist. If so, use one or more of the following tips.
Use An Oral Syringe To Flush Food Out Of The Crack
Since stray food particles can irritate the exposed pulp of your tooth, you should flush them away with an oral syringe after every meal.
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Knowing when it is time for veneers will help you know just when it is time to call the cosmetic dentist that will be able to handle this for you.
You Are Severely Unhappy With Your Smile
There are many people who find themselves unhappy with the appearance of their smile. However, they will continue to smile. If you happen to be someone that is so ashamed of your smile that you either cover your mouth when you smile or you completely refrain from smiling altogether, it might be time to talk about getting some dental veneers.
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For your teeth to be strong and healthy, they must have enough enamel on them. Unfortunately, enamel can wear off over time, and this is typically a result of abrasion or erosion. When abrasion or erosion occur, they cause you to lose the enamel and structure of your teeth, and this can lead to a variety of problems. Here is an explanation of what these two things are and the differences between them.
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