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Have you been to the dentist, lately? Okay, I know what you're thinking; YIKES, the dentist? We all get that unsettling rumble toward the base of our stomachs when someone mentions the word "dentist." However, proper dental treatments will certainly do wonders for you choppers. You're actually supposed to head over there every six months. Although the downside may involve the man with the drill poking at your gums, the up-side equals clean and shiny teeth. How are your K-9s gleaming these days? Are they nice and white, or a little on the grayish yellow side? You may want to take a step into the bathroom for a quick inspection. Let's face it; no one wants a dull grin. See more ...
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If you had your teeth straightened 50 years ago, instead of the brackets being cemented on
teeth, every tooth had bands around them. The arch wires were thick, and adjustments were
made by tightening the wires that held each tooth, the tooth moved, lessening the force to
practically nothing, and the patient went back to the orthodontist and did it all again. The
problem with this approach is that moving a tooth too rapidly kills it. Even if the
orthodontist was very careful, patients found that they had very sore mouths for several
days after they got their braces adjusted. See more ...
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