Clear aligners are ideal for individuals who are looking to straighten their teeth. And, many people say that the aligners are quite painless. However, you may experience some painful situations. Keep reading to learn about a few and how you can deal with them.
Sensitive And Sore Teeth
Your teeth may be a bit sensitive and sore when you start using the aligners. This is normal, but it is not typical to feel a great deal of sensitivity coming from one or two teeth when your teeth are shifted around.
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Dental health is important, but the way your teeth look matters too. When your teeth look good, you have more confidence and you're more willing to smile. Studies show that people who smile more are actually happier, according to Scientific American. If you have problems with your teeth that make you self-conscious and afraid to smile, veneers could be the solution. Veneers are pieces of porcelain custom-fitted and affixed to your teeth.
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In an age in which you can buy virtually anything with a few clicks of your mouse, you might be tempted to order some dental tools and tackle cleaning your teeth yourself. Professional-grade dental tools are widely available on popular websites such as Amazon, and you may think that purchasing these tools and cleaning your own teeth will save you the cost and time of visiting the family dentist.
While your do-it-yourself mindset might be admirable to some degree, it's important to realize that attempting to clean your own teeth — or clean your family members' teeth — is not an appropriate alternative to regular dental appointments.
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Having toddlers can seem rough when you're in the moment; especially when it comes to getting them to brush their teeth. But, as your kids get older, you slowly realize that you have less and less control over them and their oral hygiene habits. If you are having a hard time getting your teenager to brush their teeth and take care of their oral hygiene, then this article is definitely for you.
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If you've been having trouble with your teeth for ages, getting dentures may come as a relief. Finally, you can chew the foods you love again. So when you go to chew and find that your dentures make you gag, you're sure to be frustrated. Luckily, this is a problem that's easily dealt with. Here's a look at what makes dentures cause gagging, and what you can do about it.
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