Vitamin D is among the essential vitamins, and the human body can produce it adequately for its proper functioning. Recently, research has been carried out into the relationship between vitamin D and dental health. Therefore, revealing the role of vitamin…
An orthodontic check-up is one of the main concerns of patients in need of orthodontic treatment. Many people who want to receive orthodontic treatment for themselves or their child are worried about what happens during check-up and consultation session with…
Orthodontic treatments can noticeably change your smile for the better. The conventional treatments commonly take up to 2 years, with even more in special cases from months to years. Fortunately, the latest orthodontic breakthroughs have made it possible for patients…
Orthodontics is a medical discipline dealing with changes in dental characteristics, related to the growth of teeth, hard tissue (jaws and teeth), and soft tissue (gums and other facial components) or a combination of the patient’s physical characteristics. Not to…
Patients suffering from crooked and malpositioned teeth commonly decide to undergo orthodontic treatments to beautify their teeth and smile. There may be interactions between dental veneers and orthodontic appliances in such patients; an issue that this article will provide and…
All people want to have aligned and well-positioned teeth, but everyone cannot feel comfortable with the metal brackets commonly used in orthodontics. Ceramic brackets are considered an excellent alternative to metal brackets. Several factors cause ceramic orthodontics to be slightly…
In dentistry; there are some cases where the patient’s teeth should be aligned using multiple methods. For example, both orthodontics and dental implant surgery may be required. However, it is necessary to determine which one should be done first. Dental…
Humans normally breathe through the nose when the mouth is closed. In scenario’s where you cannot naturally breathe through the nose, he/she is exposed to many problems such as malocclusions and maxillofacial deformities. Mouth breathing narrows the maxilla and causes…
Those seeking orthodontic treatments must have heard about different orthodontic methods such as fixed orthodontics (using archwires and brackets) and invisible orthodontics (Invisalign). Because of the pressure applied to teeth by brackets and the long duration of the treatment, it…
Orthodontics and dental laminate are among the most important methods for treating dental anomalies. Deciding to choose orthodontics or dental laminate mainly causes confusion among patients because they are not familiar with their application and effectiveness. When patients become fully…
