Archive for January, 2008

Do you need an orthodontic treatment? (1/3)

by mheo soriano

The only person that can determine if you can benefit from an orthodontic treatment is your dentist or orthodontist

The judgment will be based on diagnostic tools that include a full medical and dental health history, a clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, and special X-rays and photographs, an orthodontist or dentist can decide whether orthodontics are recommended, and develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.

If you have any of the following irregularities, you may be a candidate for orthodontic treatment:

•Overbite
Sometimes called “buck teeth”.You have this when your upper front teeth lie too far forward (stick out) over the lower teeth
•Underbite
It is like having the “bulldog” appearance wherein your lower teeth are too far forward or the upper teeth too far back

To be continued…



Cosmetic Dental Work


Since cosmetic dental work is not covered by a normal health card, as it is elective by nature. A person who would want to avail of a restorative dental procedure may have to Invest on cosmetic dentistry financing to manage costs. A smile makeover, being a part of cosmetic dentistry takes into careful consideration, the skin tone, the hair color as well as the hue of the eyes in order to make a perfect match for the teeth.


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