Instructions vary from patient to patient and according to treatment. If you have a fixed orthodontic appliance/braces you will need to follow special dietary guidelines to prevent damage to the appliance/braces. Most dietary restrictions include avoiding foods that are very hard and sticky or chewy...
Thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting habit Breathing through your mouth rather than your nose Milk teeth that fell out too soon or too late Visible crowding of your teeth Crossbite (some of your bottom teeth bite in front of your top teeth) Asymmetry of the face ...
Your dentist will take an impression of your teeth to make study models. These models will be used to formulate part of your orthodontic treatment plan. Photographs will be taken of your teeth and smile, as well as an X-ray. After evaluating your needs, potential...
Once treatment is complete, you will no longer wear the clear aligners but will require a retainer. Retainers are removable/fixed oral appliances designed to help retain the new position of your teeth and to prevent them from moving back to their prior position....
If clear aligners are right for you, your treatment will begin with impressions of your teeth. Those impressions will be used to create 3D printed study models to produce a prescriptive set of custom aligners designed to slowly move your teeth into alignment. You will...
To find out, you have to schedule an appointment so your dentist can analyse the condition of your teeth and discuss your personal goals. A quotation will be sent to your respective medical aid....
It’s completely normal to experience slight discomfort after an implant placement. You should take the prescribed antibiotics and pain medication to prevent inflammation and infection of the implant area. Mouth rinse should be used three times daily and smoking should be reduced for a period...
The placement and restoration of implants is a multi-step process that typically takes between six and nine months to complete. This depends on whether you need a tooth extracted before implant placement. The procedure begins by placing a titanium rod where your natural tooth used...
You may qualify for dental implants if you are in good health – orally and medically. However, the only way of determining whether implants are right for you is to schedule a consultation to identify whether you have adequate bone support and healthy gums that...
It is essentials to follow your post-operative care instructions to ensure healing and prevent complications. You will be instructed to avoid rinsing and smoking for 24 hours following the extraction. If an antibiotic has been prescribed, it is important to complete the course to avoid...
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