While most people want their children to have a beautiful smile, it is not uncommon for parents to cringe when they learn that their child will need braces. When it comes to correcting teeth alignment and bite issues braces are very effective, but they can also be quite expensive. Luckily, there are several ways to make braces more affordable so your child can get straight teeth without breaking your bank account.
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The central incisors are your front-most (most anterior) teeth of both your upper and lower jaw. These pivotal teeth are the first ones used during chewing as the incisors grab onto the food and pass it back to molars for grinding. Losing a central incisor to extraction can be devastating because of the cosmetic obviousness of the loss and the huge blow to your chewing ability.
Dental replacements can help restore your cosmetic confidence and your ability to chew food properly.
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It can be tough to get your kids interested in good dental hygiene, but with the help of a few homemade recipes, you can make the process a little more interesting. By using strawberries as a base, you can create your own homemade teeth-whitening recipes that work to remove surface stains as well as scrub plaque away. Try one or more of the following fun recipes with the kids:
Berry Lemon Toothpaste
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The children in the most need of oral health care are the ones who are located in remote and rural areas of the United States. Here, the children do not have the benefit of fluoridated drinking water, are exposed to environmental pollutants that effect their teeth for the worse, and do not have access to dental care. If you would like to provide dentistry for children in these areas, but are not sure how to get the word out or find children who need care, here are some helpful suggestions to get you started.
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Veneers and dental bonding are two common methods for repairing discoloration, misshapen or cracked teeth, and other cosmetic flaws of the teeth. Which of these methods is best to meet your dental needs will depend on a few factors. Here is a comparison of veneers and dental bonding to help you make an informed decision.
Appearance
While veneers and dental bonding can be used to repair similar problems with the teeth, these restorative techniques are very different in both composition and application to the teeth.
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