A ridge augmentation procedure involves creating several surgical sites in order to transfer bone and tissue from the roof of your mouth to site where your tooth was extracted from. This can result in moderate bleeding after the procedure is complete. If you wear a stent after the surgery, then it will fill up with blood the first few days after surgery. This stent should not be removed until you get confirmation from your dentist.…
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If you are preparing for clear dental aligners, expect considerable changes in your lifestyle. These changes are necessary if you want your orthodontic treatment to succeed. You should keep the following practices in mind:
Prepare for Lipstick Issues
If you currently can’t go out without putting on some lip gloss or lipstick, prepare to change this part of your life when you get the aligners. Colored lip gloss or lipstick can easily stick to your orthodontics and defeat one of the advantages of choosing the aligners (which are clear) in the first place.…
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If you have been looking into orthodontic treatment options, one option that you might have come across is lingual braces. Basically, these braces go on the back of your teeth rather than the front, making them less visible than traditional metal braces. They aren’t the right choice for everyone, but if you are looking to correct your teeth and are exploring your options, this is an option that you might want to talk to your orthodontist about.…
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