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Reason/Benefits Of Invisalign

Introduction:

We have compiled this article on the reason/benefits of Invisalign Braces.

[1]What Are Braces?

Braces help to straighten and reposition teeth with the use of metal or plastic brackets and rubber bands or wires. The dentist tightens your brackets during visits to change the position of your teeth.

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign, or “invisible aligners,” is a revolutionary treatment for correcting dental problems. Teeth are aligned to their proper place with the use of clear guides. The clear guides fit on your teeth, making it almost impossible for anyone to notice.

When it comes to the discussion of Invisalign vs. braces, there are pros and cons for each option. Invisalign can provide benefits that may surprise you.

[2]The Importance Of Fixing Crooked Teeth

For many people looking to fix their crooked teeth, image is their main concern. Crooked teeth, overbites, underbites, and other dental issues can affect our self-esteem and make us feel bad about our appearance. However, your teeth should be straightened for more reasons than just aesthetics. Crooked teeth can cause major dental issues if left unstraightened.

Straight teeth reduce the risk of periodontal disease, a gum disease that can become severe enough to break down jaw bone tissue. This risk is reduced since straight teeth are easier to clean, getting rid of harmful bacteria. Straight teeth allow you to chew properly and eliminate uneven grinding on your teeth. Straight teeth also align the jaw, which reduces aches and discomfort. Having straight teeth can even help to open airways to aid those with sleep apnea.

Traditional Braces

Traditional braces use tiny pieces of metal that are attached to each tooth and wired together with a metal wire. These pieces of metal shift teeth into place using different-sized wires and rubber bands. Before getting braces, you will have to have your teeth x-rayed, scanned, pictured, and moulds taken. Traditional braces require frequent visits to the dentist to check on your teeth and make any necessary adjustments.

Traditional braces need cleaning. They require special flossing tools to get in between the teeth and brushing around the brackets is an added difficulty. You are also limited from eating certain things, such as popcorn or caramel candy, to prevent a bracket from breaking off.

Invisible Aligners

Invisalign is a newer way to straighten teeth. With new scanning technology, dentists can non-invasively scan your teeth and create a set of aligners that will slowly adjust your teeth to the optimal position. Created with a medical-grade polyurethane resin, the aligners are practically invisible, their edge riding the exact ridgeline of your teeth. Every aligner is a custom fit, made exactly for your teeth to slowly shift them into place.

Invisible aligners must be worn for 3 hours a day to have the maximum effect. While they are removable, they can’t straighten any teeth if they aren’t in contact with them. They should be taken out during meals and at any other time, you are eating or drinking anything other than cold water.

[3]Benefits Of Invisalign

Invisible Appearance

Invisalign trays are invisible! They are completely clear so they don’t detract from your face or smile. This is an especially great option for adults, teens, and young adults who want to live life without the brackets and wires associated with traditional braces.

Comfort

Invisalign trays are made of smooth plastic making Invisalign much more comfortable than traditional metal braces. There are no sharp/extruding edges or pieces of Invisalign and the trays are custom made to fit your teeth and mouth!

Improved Cleanliness

When you are ready to brush and floss your teeth, just remove the trays, clean your teeth, then pop them back in. The trays themselves can also be cleaned! To make sure there is no build-up, just remove the trays and rinse or brush them with your toothbrush. It is important to have healthy teeth and gums while straightening your teeth to have the best smile possible at the end of treatment!

Saves Time

With Invisalign, you will be able to spend less time at the dentist’s office as they only need to be maintained every six weeks on average. Other teeth straightening options can take much more time and many more appointments.

Better Dental Health

Straight teeth are better for your gums and dental health. Eliminating crowding and gaps makes it easier to care for your teeth, and better dental health leads to better overall health.

Beautifully Straight Teeth

The results speak for themselves, and Invisalign leads to beautifully straight teeth and a wonderful smile. Possibly the best reason to use Invisalign!

Now that you know some of the benefits of Invisalign, speak to your dentist at Legend Dental Austin or Georgetown about getting fitted and begin your journey to a perfect smile!

Conclusion:

We hope that this article has been helpful. Check back frequently for other dental-related articles here at Apple Tree Dental.

Article compiled by AppleTreeDental.ca

Article Reference links:

  1. https://www.sohodentalgroup.com/benefits-of-invisalign ↑
  2. https://hewettdds.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-invisalign/ ↑
  3. https://legenddental.com/8-benefits-of-invisalign/ ↑

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Dental Cost Vs Tooth Damage

Increasing Cost Of Dental Care Due To Lack Of Dental Care

[1]It’s simple, really. Smaller issues are easier and more cost-effective to correct. Bigger dental problems require more difficult (and thus more costly) procedures and techniques.
You also need to consider the cost of your overall health and happiness. Thanks to advances in high-tech dentistry, extensive dental problems can often be corrected. However, there are some issues that will affect your long-term health and cause permanent damage. Some of the consequences of not taking a preventive approach to your dental care include:

  • Tooth decay/cavities
  • Root canals
  • Extractions
  • Gum disease
  • Tooth staining

Let’s Crunch Some Numbers

If you’re covered by dental insurance, most providers cover a large portion if not the full cost of your dental exam and cleaning appointments. Even if you don’t have insurance, the cost of this type of preventive appointments is very affordable. While insurance is typically very helpful for preventive treatments, larger dental work is not always included. Meaning, if you’re facing gum disease, you’ll likely need to pay for the majority of the treatment out of pocket. Let’s take a closer look.
Say you’re covered by dental insurance and have an out-of-pocket premium of $360. When you visit your dentist twice a year for your routine visits, you pay a $20 copay. During these visits, your dentist helps prevent problems like cavities and gum disease through precise cleanings and dental education.
At the end of the year, you’ll have paid $400 for dental care (just over $1/day) and will have a beautiful, healthy smile to show for it. On the other hand, pretend you haven’t been to the dentist in 24 months when a tooth that’s been sensitive for a while starts to really cause you pain. You schedule an appointment and your dentist discovers you need a root canal.

[2]

The 5 Stages Of Tooth Decay

Demineralization‌

During the first stage of tooth decay, the outer layer of your teeth — the enamel — starts to weaken due to the presence of plaque.
Enamel is the toughest substance in your body — harder than your bones. However, the acid produced by plaque can demineralize and weaken enamel.
When demineralization sets in, you’ll likely start seeing white spots on your teeth. This is where the plaque has started whittling away your tooth enamel.

Enamel Decay‌

If you allow your enamel to continue breaking down, the white spots will start turning brown. Now, you’ve progressed to the second stage of tooth decay when the enamel starts to deteriorate and cavities begin to form.
You’ll need to get tooth fillings to prevent your cavities from growing larger. Your dentist will remove the decayed parts of the tooth and fill the hole with resin, gold, silver amalgam, or ceramic.

Dentin Decay

If your cavities aren’t filled in time, your dentin could eventually get damaged as well.
Tooth decay will speed up from this point on if you don’t see a dentist. You’ll know you are at this third stage of tooth decay when you start feeling extreme tooth sensitivity while drinking hot or cold drinks, especially sugary types, as well as while eating.‌
If dentin decay is identified early on, it can be fixed with a filling. If substantial damage has occurred, your dentist will likely remove the decayed portion of your tooth and place a crown over the remaining tooth structure.

Damaged Pulp

The pulp is the container, it’s the bottom-most part of your tooth and houses blood vessels and nerves that sustain and provide sensation to the tooth.
Once tooth decay has spread to the pulp, pressure will start to increase since your tooth can’t expand along with the pulp, causing pain. The last stage of pulp damage involves pulp death, also known as pulp necrosis.‌
You may experience the following symptoms when your pulp dies:

  • Color of the tooth changes from white to grey to black
  • Tooth has a bad smell
  • Swelling around the tooth
  • Unpleasant taste in your mouth‌

You’ll need to have a root canal to treat the tooth.
If a root canal won’t do the trick, you’ll likely need to have the tooth removed to avoid having the infection spread to other parts of your head. You may also have to take antibiotics to kill the bacteria.

Article compiled by AppleTreeDental.ca

Article Reference links:

  1. [1]https://radiancedentalnw.com/preventive-dental-care-saves-money/
  2. [2]https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/what-to-know-tooth-decay-stages

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Dental Cost Vs Tooth Damage

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Dental Cost Vs Tooth Damage

Increasing Cost Of Dental Care Due To Lack Of Dental Care

[1]It’s simple, really. Smaller issues are easier and more cost-effective to correct. Bigger dental problems require more difficult (and thus more costly) procedures and techniques.
You also need to consider the cost of your overall health and happiness. Thanks to advances in high-tech dentistry, extensive dental problems can often be corrected. However, there are some issues that will affect your long-term health and cause permanent damage. Some of the consequences of not taking a preventive approach to your dental care include:

  • Tooth decay/cavities
  • Root canals
  • Extractions
  • Gum disease
  • Tooth staining

Let’s Crunch Some Numbers

If you’re covered by dental insurance, most providers cover a large portion if not the full cost of your dental exam and cleaning appointments. Even if you don’t have insurance, the cost of this type of preventive appointments is very affordable. While insurance is typically very helpful for preventive treatments, larger dental work is not always included. Meaning, if you’re facing gum disease, you’ll likely need to pay for the majority of the treatment out of pocket. Let’s take a closer look.
Say you’re covered by dental insurance and have an out-of-pocket premium of $360. When you visit your dentist twice a year for your routine visits, you pay a $20 copay. During these visits, your dentist helps prevent problems like cavities and gum disease through precise cleanings and dental education.
At the end of the year, you’ll have paid $400 for dental care (just over $1/day) and will have a beautiful, healthy smile to show for it. On the other hand, pretend you haven’t been to the dentist in 24 months when a tooth that’s been sensitive for a while starts to really cause you pain. You schedule an appointment and your dentist discovers you need a root canal.

The 5 Stages Of Tooth Decay

Demineralization‌

During the first stage of tooth decay, the outer layer of your teeth — the enamel — starts to weaken due to the presence of plaque.
Enamel is the toughest substance in your body — harder than your bones. However, the acid produced by plaque can demineralize and weaken enamel.
When demineralization sets in, you’ll likely start seeing white spots on your teeth. This is where the plaque has started whittling away your tooth enamel.
[2]

Enamel Decay‌

If you allow your enamel to continue breaking down, the white spots will start turning brown. Now, you’ve progressed to the second stage of tooth decay when the enamel starts to deteriorate and cavities begin to form.
You’ll need to get tooth fillings to prevent your cavities from growing larger. Your dentist will remove the decayed parts of the tooth and fill the hole with resin, gold, silver amalgam, or ceramic.

Dentin Decay

If your cavities aren’t filled in time, your dentin could eventually get damaged as well.
Tooth decay will speed up from this point on if you don’t see a dentist. You’ll know you are at this third stage of tooth decay when you start feeling extreme tooth sensitivity while drinking hot or cold drinks, especially sugary types, as well as while eating.‌
If dentin decay is identified early on, it can be fixed with a filling. If substantial damage has occurred, your dentist will likely remove the decayed portion of your tooth and place a crown over the remaining tooth structure.

Damaged Pulp

The pulp is the container, it’s the bottom-most part of your tooth and houses blood vessels and nerves that sustain and provide sensation to the tooth.
Once tooth decay has spread to the pulp, pressure will start to increase since your tooth can’t expand along with the pulp, causing pain. The last stage of pulp damage involves pulp death, also known as pulp necrosis.‌
You may experience the following symptoms when your pulp dies:

  • Color of the tooth changes from white to grey to black
  • Tooth has a bad smell
  • Swelling around the tooth
  • Unpleasant taste in your mouth‌

You’ll need to have a root canal to treat the tooth.
If a root canal won’t do the trick, you’ll likely need to have the tooth removed to avoid having the infection spread to other parts of your head. You may also have to take antibiotics to kill the bacteria.

Article compiled by AppleTreeDental.ca

Article Reference links:

  1. [1]https://radiancedentalnw.com/preventive-dental-care-saves-money/
  2. [2]https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/what-to-know-tooth-decay-stages

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Tips on How to Avoid Cavities

Introduction:

We at Apple Tree Dental want our clients to have a healthy smile. Therefore, we have compiled this article on how to avoid cavities. The article provides tips to save your teeth and prompt a healthy smile.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom Teeth Removal
The Procedure and Treatment

[1]Wisdom teeth removal surgery is a procedure to remove the third set of molars, which typically appear between ages 17 and 25. Most people have at least one impacted wisdom tooth, meaning it doesn’t have enough room to grow naturally.2 By getting your wisdom teeth removed—either because an impaction has been identified or the potential for them to cause issues—you can ensure they don’t damage the surrounding teeth and bones.

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