If your child's mouth is too small for all the future adult teeth, the orthodontist may insert a palatal expander to widen the arch of the upper teeth. This creates space for the teeth to move naturally into their correct positions. The expander is fastened to the upper molars using ...
The scanners work by projecting a light source, such as a laser (with no heat or harmful effects) or structured light onto the patient’s dental teeth and measuring the extent of the distortion which can be registered thanks to high-resolution cameras. The structural complexity of the teeth ...
Occlusal splints are made of soft or semi-hard plastic for night guards, or hard, hard-soft polyester, acrylic or nylon for bite splints. The soft or “resilient” type is less durable, more difficult to adjust and harder to keep clean. In some patients, it may encourage clenching and gr...
eat, etc. That is my oldest. I still remember being so excited to feed her solid food when she was six months old. Such a milestone with your first child!
With time, people are able to adjust to their new braces. As pain decreases, and you get more comfortable chewing, you can enjoy a wider variety of foods while wearing your braces.[8] Expert Q&A Question Should I use over-the-counter braces? Lewis Chen, DDS, FICOI, FIADFE Licensed...
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Narrow upper palate If your child's mouth is too small for their future adult teeth, their orthodontist may insert a palatal expander to widen the arch of their upper teeth. The expander will be fastened to your child's upper molars using dental cement. Over time, the orthodontist will use...