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Although its primary mission is space research, technologies have also helped orthodontists
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For many teens, the best result of investigations by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is not in space rockets, but in his smile.
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What are periodontal diseases?
Periodontitis is an infection of the gums and bone that holds the tooth in place. It is very common in people with diabetes. In cases that periodontitis progresses too, the gum separates from the tooth and it is longer.
Symptoms of periodontal diseases
These symptoms may occur together, each person only a few and you can express or feel differently.
If you experience even one of these symptoms, it is important to see a dentist. The more in its infancy is the disease, more rapid, simple and effective your treatment.
Symptoms of periodontitis are:
* Gums red, swollen and painful.
* Bleeding gums during brushing, flossing and even chew food.
* Gums that recede and separate from the teeth
* Loose teeth and very sensitive
* Bad breath continued.
* Loose Dentures
* Pus between teeth and gums
* Feeling discomfort when biting
Wear a smile provocative, sensual, joyful and bold is now more possible than ever. Major advances in the field of dentistry allow the placement of braces and dental appliances easily and are almost imperceptible in most cases. However, sometimes a couple is tarnished by teeth stained teeth, yellowed and faded. Let us see what we can do to fix this problem that affects many people.
There is something we all know, but which sometimes do not pay enough attention: the stains caused by drinks. Soft drinks are harmful to the tooth enamel, making it easier for these staining and look poorly. Also coffee, tea and mate leave residues that end up staining our teeth. Sure, smoking is also a great enemy of oral beauty. The first major tip is, then, stay away from these elements as much as possible, or seek to sanitize the teeth after consumption.
Using various types of aircraft, fixed and removable, to move teeth, retrain muscles and affect the growth of the jaws. These devices work by applying gentle pressure on teeth and bones. The severity of the problem will determine which orthodontic approach will be more effective.
Fixed appliances include:
* Orthodontics: The most common fixed appliances consist of a system of bands, wires and brackets. Bands are fixed around the teeth, or tooth and used as anchors for the appliance, while brackets are bonded to the front of the tooth. The arch wires pass through the brackets and attached to the bands. By adjusting the wire puts pressure on the teeth and gradually moving into the correct position. Orthodontics is adjusted monthly to achieve the desired results, which can take months or a couple of years. Today’s braces are smaller, lighter and less metal than in the past. They come in bright colors for kids as clear styles preferred by adults.
* Special fixtures: Used to control the consequences of the bad habit of thumb sucking or tongue thrusting against the teeth. These devices attach to the teeth by bands. Because they are very uncomfortable during meals, we recommend you only as a last resort.
* Fixed space maintainers: If a baby tooth is lost prematurely, a retainer is used to maintain the open space until the permanent tooth erupts. A band is attached to the tooth next to the empty space and a wire extends from tooth to the other end of the space.
How do I know if I need orthodontic treatment?
Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine if you need orthodontic treatment based on diagnostic elements such as full dental and medical history, clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, x-rays and photographs. In accordance with the diagnosis, your orthodontist or dentist will decide if you need orthodontic treatment and develop a treatment plan that suits your needs.
If you have any of the following conditions, you may need orthodontic treatment:
* Overbite: The crowns of the maxillary anterior teeth almost completely cover the crowns of the lower teeth.
* Underbite: The patient has an aspect of “bulldog, or lower teeth too far forward or the upper is positioned too far back.
* Crossbite: is when you bite normally, the upper teeth do not fall slightly ahead of previous lower or slightly outside the lower teeth later.
* Open bite: space that occurs between the biting surfaces of teeth when from somewhere above the rest are closed.
* Misplaced midline: Occurs when the imaginary line that divides in the middle to upper anterior teeth are not aligned with the lower teeth.
* Spacing: separations or spaces between teeth as a result of missing parts or teeth that do not occupy the entire space.
* Crowding: When teeth are too large to be accommodated in the space provided by the jaws.