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Orthodontics can improve overall oral health, as well as the appearance of one’s teeth and face. Sometimes orthodontics are necessary for patients who are unable to reach areas of their teeth to keep them clean, or in other cases, to allow for room for new teeth to grow in. Individuals looking into orthodontics should make sure their dental insurance will cover it. Depending on the plan and provider, coverage costs can vary dramatically. Some types of affordable dental insurance cover a large percentage of orthodontic applications, while others cover a small portion of the cost, if that. Is it possible to purchase cheap dental insurance that helps toward the cost of orthodontics? The answer to this question is simple—any coverage for orthodontics is better than none at all. As you browse our dental plans and premiums, be sure to check specifically for orthodontics coverage under each. Read the articles below to learn more about orthodontic applications and procedures.
12/31/2005
Invisible, so no one can tell you're straightening
your teeth. So now you can smile during treatment as well as
after.
Removable,
so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment, plus
brushing and flossing are no problem.
Comfortable,
because it has no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.
And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in
your doctor's office getting adjustments.
What
is Invisalign ?
Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth
without braces.
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12/31/2005
This appliance is called a night guard or bite splint that is used for people who grind their teeth. It separates the teeth to help relax the muscles and prevent clenching. It allows teeth to slide on the appliance and not damage the teeth as fast. Without this, the teeth will wear thinner faster resulting in only small, short teeth. These are difficult to restore and becomes very costly, as all teeth must be worked on for alignment.
Athletic mouthpiece:
This is an athletic mouthpiece that is customized for the patient. It will not fall out or disturb speech or breathing.
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12/23/2005
Invisalign is a revolutionary new way to straighten teeth without braces using a series of nearly undetectable aligners instead of wires and brackets. When you wear your clear aligners, they move your teeth, week by week, millimeter by millimeter, to the desired position. Using 3-D computer technology each of your aligners is made to fit snugly over your teeth and unlike braces can be removed for eating, brushing and flossing. Invisalign is very popular among adults who finally want straight teeth and a great-looking smile!
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12/10/2005
Braces aren't just for kids. Lots of adults are
taking the plunge these days for straighter teeth and improved bites. In fact,
the American Association of Orthodontics estimates that about 30 percent of
orthodontic patients are adults. But brace yourself, these aren't the tinsel
mouthpieces of yesteryear. Technological advances in treatment and equipment and
new aesthetic options make it easier and more practical for adults to benefit
from orthodontic treatment. You can also change the look of your smile by
replacing stained, chipped, missing or worn teeth.
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11/23/2005
Well, guess what? Your teeth naturally shift as you age, and over time, speech, breathing, and chewing patterns can throw them out of alignment. Plus, teeth that have been corrected have a tendency to go back to where they were before. "It's only within the past few years that we've realized you should wear retainers every night for the rest of your life if you want your teeth to stay put," says Don Joondeph, associate professor of orthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Fortunately, if your adult vanity can't abide crooked teeth, fixing them -- for the first or even the second time -- is easier than you might think.
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11/11/2005
Well before I
start the story of my removal, I'll tell you a
little bit about my history with braces. My
younger sister began her orthodontic treatment
at the age of 6, so when I was about 10 years
old my mom asked the dentist if I would also
need braces, but they said that it would be
purely for cosmetic purposes so of course I
didn't get them. When I was 14 years old my
dentist said that my overbite had gotten worse
and that we should see an orthodontist. We went
and he informed us that my treatment would
require oral surgery.
I got my braces
on in September of 2003.
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11/07/2005
Herbst: The Herbst appliance can help correct severe protrusion of the upper teeth by holding the lower jaw forward. It is affixed to the upper and lower molar teeth by the orthodontist.
Palatal Expansion Appliance: This appliance can widen the upper jaw to allow more room for the upper teeth and create a broader smile. This is usually used on patients with a crossbite that occurs when the upper jaw is too narrow for the upper teeth to fit properly with the lower teeth.
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10/23/2005
There are several types of orthodontic braces that can be used to straighten teeth. Two of the more popular types of dental braces are Damon brackets and ceramic brackets. You should check with an orthodontist to see what braces are offered and what orthodontic dental insurance plans will cover.
Damon Brackets
A new advancement in the field of orthodontics is known as the Damon bracket. Invented by dentist Damon Dwight, this new type of orthodontic braces utilizes "sliding-door" technology known as "self-ligation" that allows the wire to slide back and forth within the bracket.
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