From brushing and flossing to scheduling regular cleanings and exams with your dentist, caring for your mouth, teeth, and gums is not easy. Fortunately, with some effort and proper understanding, you can have a healthy and appealing smile. Of course, there are parts of your oral health that you may not understand completely. Your wisdom teeth, for instance, are not usually priorities unless they are causing problems. This guide will help you understand wisdom teeth by answering a few important questions regarding these out-of-sight, out-of-mind teeth.
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Invisalign is an excellent alternative to traditional metal braces, particularly for adults. The clear retainers won't alter your appearance during treatment, and they're easy to remove for eating and cleaning, reducing the risk of ending up with cavities or white spots that can form under braces if you don't clean properly around them.
Practice Good Oral Hygiene
The most important thing you can do to keep your aligners looking great and working properly doesn't actually have anything to do with the retainers themselves.
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Throughout your childhood, your dentist may have recommended that you receive preventive oral care once every six months. However, now that you have reached adulthood, you may notice that your dentist has scheduled you to have your teeth cleaned more frequently.
Here are a few reasons why a dentist may suggest that you receive dental cleanings more than twice a year.
You Smoke
Smokers often suffer a decline in their oral health that can result in gum disease, tooth decay, and excessive tartar buildup.
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Did your dentist suggest that you should switch to using an electric toothbrush instead of using your manual toothbrush? If so, you're likely wondering if upgrading to a much more expensive toothbrush will be worth it. Here are some reasons to make the switch that you may not be aware of.
Built In Timers
Electric toothbrushes have come a long way from where they were in the past. A toothbrush that simply turns on and vibrates won't be effective if you are not using it long enough, which is why many have built in timers.
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Teeth alignment plays such a major part in how you chew, speak, and even in how you breathe. If you are not sure if your own alignment is correct, there are ways you can tell. In fact, if you are concerned enough, but you are not ready to ask a dentist just yet, here are the ways in which you can tell that your alignment is off.
Front Teeth Are Not on Top of Each Other
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