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What is Invisalign treatment?

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 Dental Insurance is an orthodontic treatment method that uses  clear aligners  to straighten teeth, a set of transparent plastic aligners that you wear over your teeth over a specific period of time. invisalign insurance is a popular and well-known brand in orthodontics. Though it may rest on the pricier side, this form of treatment is appreciated by the majority of people due to some key facts like: Invisible and less noticeable which make them great option for anybody who wants less attention while being treated. Removable so you can remove during eating. Aestheti c because of no metal brackets and wires Ease in tooth cleaning and no troubles when you brush your teeth or floss because of removability Effective orthodontic treatments It depends on the dental insurance plan and the type of coverage the insurance carrier company offers. Some insurance companies may provide orthodontic benefits and have some form of plans for orthodontic treatments. Many of the provide

What are temporary anchorage devices (TADs)?

  Temporary anchorage devices or TADs are anchorage tools that are mechanically fixed into the bone in the mouth to act as anchor for your orthodontic appliance. TADs can be removed when your Orthodontic anchorage  treatment is over or when it is not necessary anymore. TADs are screw-like devices that are implanted in the skeletal areas of oral cavity. The TADs anchorage has changed orthodontic treatment in dramatic way. Before these devices, most of the orthodontic treatment required surgical procedures for treating complex irregularities in teeth. You had no choice to do surgeries if you wanted to complete your orthodontic treatment when irregularities in your teeth were severe. The areas that TADs are placed should have bone density and bone maturation is needed. For  orthodontic treatment of children , orthodontists wait for the appropriate age of the child when they get to the 12 years of age or till their puberty periods of children. Then, they implant the TADs into the bony area

What is an Oral-B iO toothbrush?

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  People want better ways how to brush their teeth effectively and remove plaque, the cause of  tooth decay , as best as possible.  The oral B has been the leading brand of electric toothbrushes and their wide range of brush models cater to more needs and preferences. The Oral-B iO is the name referred to different series including Oral-B iO Series 6, Series 7, Series 8, and finally Oral-B iO Series 9. There are some differences between these different models of Oral-B in terms of colors provided, what can be found in the packaging (e.g., the number of brush heads), and also the price tags. These features are subtle between the iO brushes and sometimes can be fundamental like the 3D teeth tracking which is exclusively featured in Oral-B iO 9. The Oral-B iO electric toothbrush has revolutionized the market with some distinctive features that help make teeth cleaner with proper brushing. The new motor mechanism in Oral-B iO has been re-engineered with a linear magnetic drive system which

how to get rid of transient lingual papillitis?

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transient lingual papillitis (TLP) are small red and white spots on the tongue that appear and usually go away shortly. People also call these tongue rashes ‘lie bumps’ or ‘liar bumps’. The cause of transient lingual papillitis is not exactly known, but if it is not for infections and viruses, common risk factors can be eating spicy, acidic foods and drinks, sharp teeth or dental injuries, stress, alcohol consumption and smoking. It is inflammatory tongue condition that causes acute pain and it can be recurrent. Usually, no treatment is required unless it accompanies severe pain with bleeding on your tongue. Some simple home remedies like salt water rinse or topical anesthetics will alleviate the pain.

How sugar damages your teeth?

  In our modern day, eating patterns have changed dramatically and sweets play a major part in these recent eating changes. Sugar is in variety of natural foods we eat and found in large number of consumer products. The rise of marketing competitions between the food and drink companies have made sweetened and process foods even more attractive to buy and accessible to get. This makes you choosy and selective among all these sugary foods and drinks. And this when people say “I have a sweet tooth ”, which they mean they love sweets a lot. But over-consuming sugar and eating sweet foods doesn’t have as sweet results as you might think. An uncontrolled sweet tooth or sugar craving will have long lasting damages to your health. Every time you overeat sugary drinks and sweets, think about  tooth decay  and dental caries, obesity, and diseases like diabetes that lurking around to harm you. You may treat yourself with any sweet things like chocolate, candy or soft drinks that are handy in the