Poorly arranged teeth can break easily and can trap food particles that cause tooth decay and gum disease. They can also lead to poor chewing and digestion which can be bad for your overall health. Finally, poorly arranged teeth detract from your smile which is one of the more important features of your face.

Many times they can! With recent advances in today's dental materials, you can have a great, natural-looking smile with veneers, or all-porcalain crowns. Schedule an appointment for a consultation with your dentist.

Teeth can be straightened with orthodontics (braces). This is usually done during the teenage years, when the teeth are going through a period of growth. However, many adults also have treatment to straighten their crooked teeth or to approve their appearance. The procedure can take much longer in adults and is therefore more expensive.

yes in most cases. We call it instant orthodontics; we need to see your teeth to know what can be achieved for you.

You may be a candidate for invisible braces called Invisalign?. Dr. Maxwell has certification to do either form of treatment. He will be happy to discuss this option with you should you have an interest.

In many instances, insufficient wear of retainers allowed the same forces, distortions, factors or habits that created the malocclusion to act on your teeth and jaws once again. Unfortunately, just straightening of the teeth does not resolve the conditions responsible for your malocclusion. As a matter of fact, scientific evidence now indicates that two thirds of orthodontically treated cases will relapse (partial or complete change back to the original), and only one third will stay straight.

It may be that prior habits and conditions noted above are still very strong and have not been resolved. TRAUMA RELEASE Therapy and establishing normal oral functions can help reduce this; and proper utilization of the jaw muscle exercise can help to re-establish your normal jaw function and maintain the stability of your teeth.

You are going to be here for a certain number of days, but please don't try to pack everything that you think you might need, because the Ukraine has the same merchandise, which you can get back home, at a better price most of the time. So, you'll need to get only the basics. If you are used to certain products like cosmetics, hair-care products or hygiene - bring them. When it comes to clothing I wouldn't say that Ukrainian climate is much different from of upper mid-west of the US.

Each tooth can respond differently for bleaching. It can be differences of white tons on your toot depending on structure. In other words it can not be the some transparency and brightness. However our purpose is to be able to bring teeth in whiter shades then their previous yellow shades.

Tooth sensitivity can be reduced by using a desensitizing toothpaste, applying sealants and other desensitizing ionization and filling materials including fluoride by your dentist, and decreasing the intake of acid-containing foods. Tartar control toothpastes will sometimes cause teeth to be sensitive as well as drinking diet soft drinks throughout the day.

There are two main methods of whitening teeth; at-home bleaching or in-office bleaching. In-office bleaching uses gels very similar to the at home bleaching techniques, but is faster because intense light from an argon laser is used. The at-home bleaching technique uses a custom made tray that fits exactly to your teeth and holds a very viscous gel which whitens the teeth.

Teething, the process of baby (primary) teeth coming through the gums into the mouth, is variable among individual babies. Some babies get their teeth early and some get them late. In general the first baby teeth are usually the lower front (anterior) teeth and usually begin erupting between the age of 6-8 months. Children's teeth begin forming before birth.

Occasionally the permanent tooth begins to erupt before the baby tooth falls out. Encourage your child to wiggle out the baby tooth. If the permanent tooth is more than half way in, the child may need help in getting the tooth out. Please call our office for an appointment.

The American Dental Association and Madison Dental Group recommends two to four times a year depending upon your history.

One of the changes you may notice as you grow older is that it's harder to keep your teeth clean and white. This is because the sticky, colorless layer of bacteria, called plaque, can build up faster and in greater amounts as we age. Changes in dentin, the bone-like tissue that is under your enamel, may also cause your teeth to appear slightly darker.

Orthodontic Treatment can be done to align irregular teeth. However, not everyone requires orthodontic treatment. You can consult an orthodontist about the details of the treatment and then decide whether you want to receive the treatment. If you want to find out more about irregular teeth, please click here. The link below is a list of dentist who has been granted approval by the Dental Council of Hong Kong to use the specialist title of "Specialist in Orthodontics"

Your dentist will make you some soft plastic trays that will fit over your teeth. These are usually quite