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<title>All About Invisible Braces For Teeth</title>
<description><![CDATA[So your thinking of getting braces and don’t want the traditional cosmetic appearance of dental metal braces.   You are in luck.   In today’s changing world of orthodontics, there are many alternatives to metal braces that are virtually invisible.  In this article we will discuss the type of clear invisible braces available to you.Ceramic Braces
One of the most popular and preferred types of braces by orthodontist are ceramic braces.   Ceramic braces work just like traditional metal braces, but are clear and nearly invisible.   The brackets are chemically bonded to the teeth and wires are used to move the teeth within the arch.   Ceramic braces cost anywhere from $500 to $1000 more than metal braces over the length of the tr...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Types Of Orthodontic Braces</title>
<description><![CDATA[In today’s world of orthodontics there are many forms of dental
braces available that are used to move teeth.   Braces allow orthodontist to move teeth to the correct
positions for cosmetic and functionality purposes.   In this article we are going to discus s the different
types of braces available to patients and used by orthodontist.   It is a good decision to learn
about your treatment before and during the process of orthodontics.   
Traditional Braces

The most common form of braces and widely used today are the
traditional brackets that are chemically bonded to each tooth.  These brackets come in a few different
forms including metal and clear ceramic to name a couple.   The brackets are bonded to each individual
tooth an...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/types-of-orthodontic-braces.html</link>
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<title>Dating With Braces Tips</title>
<description><![CDATA[Adults all over the world are getting braces to improve the
appearance and functionality of their teeth and bite.   An obvious concern about getting braces is the
traditional appearance of the brackets.   With the changing technologies in orthodontics that
include invisible alternatives such as Invisalign, adult patients can be more
confident when undergoing treatment.   Whether you decide to get a clear alternative to metal
braces or go for the full metal grill, you should not let orthodontic treatment affect
your dating life and meeting new people. 
Dating and being single can be quite a burden for those
looking to get into a relationship.  
Some may even cherish and enjoy the experience of meeting new people and
looking...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/dating-with-braces-tips.html</link>
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<title>What are the different kinds of bites?</title>
<description><![CDATA[The technical term for a bite, or the way the teeth fit together, is 
"occlusion," with the term "malocclusion" meaning that the teeth are 
misaligned (or, literally, "bad bite.") 

There are three main types of malocclusions that may be treated by 
orthodontics or a combination of orthodontics and jaw surgery (adults) 
or orthodontics and growth modification (children). 

Class I: The upper and lower jaw are correctly aligned, but there may be
 problems with spacing, crowding, crooked teeth, or over or under 
eruption (teeth are growing above the gumline, above other teeth, for 
example.) These problems can usually be fixed with orthodontics.

Class II: This is otherwise known as an overjet, which means the upper 
teeth are q...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/what-are-the-different-kind-of-bites.html</link>
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<title>Does jaw surgery hurt?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Jaw surgery itself doesn't hurt, as you will be under general anaesthesia during the surgery. Once you wake up from surgery, you will have intravenous painkillers (such as morphine), which will eliminate any immediate pain. When you are ready to leave the hospital, you will be sent home with prescription liquid painkillers that can be taken orally. By using a syringe, you will be able to take these drugs even though your jaw is wired or tightly banded shut. It is best to take the painkillers as recommended during the first few weeks after surgery, as it can be quite painful when the painkillers wear off.Some have compared the pain of jaw surgery to that of having your wisdom teeth removed. This may be the case for some people, though it may...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/does-jaw-surgery-hurt.html</link>
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<title>Dental Anesthesia</title>
<description><![CDATA[Because the dentist’s chair is such a frightening experience for many, dental anesthesia is common place today. Nerves run throughout the gums as well as the pulp underneath each tooth. In addition, nerves that run throughout the face can be affected during a dental procedure like the chin, lip, tongue and face. They transmit pain and are the cause of discomfort during dental treatment. Analgesics are the first line of treatment in terms of what a patient is able to do for himself following a dental treatment. Non-narcotic agents for pain include aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Severe pain medications are dispensed by doctors and are narcotics such as codeine. Local anesthesia is how a dentist can intervene with pain. Applied with a...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/dental-anesthesia.html</link>
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<title>Coping with Dental Anxiety</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dental anxiety is a condition where a patient has a phobia of dentists and dental care. Anxiety, fear and worry thoughts are involved in receiving treatment. The fear can develop from past incidents especially involving pain or stories from other patients who have had bad experiences.  People can also develop the fear for what seems like no reason just as many phobias can develop. It is not an uncommon fear as almost three quarters of the population has some degree of dental anxiety. This sometimes pushes patients to wait until the last minute possible to receive care when sometimes conditions have progressed into very serious stages. Sufferers of dental anxiety are in a higher risk category for periodontal disease. Most all patients will ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/coping-with-dental-anxiety.html</link>
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<title>Does Jaw Surgery Change the Shape of Your Face?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Jaw surgery is typically performed for functional reasons: to correct your bite and improve the way your jaw and teeth work together. Most people have jaw surgery for these reasons, but there are also cosmetic benefits. A perfect bite balances out your face and makes it more symmetrical. Underlying functional issues requiring jaw surgery have cosmetic implications as well. For instance, if your lower jaw is too short (it hasn't grown long enough for your teeth to fit together properly), you will have an overbite, which is reflected in your facial profile. Common profile features on people with this condition include a nose that may look too large for the face, and/or a recessed or “weak” chin. In this case, jaw surgery to advance the lo...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/does-jaw-surgery-change-the-shape-of-your-face.html</link>
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<title>Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Night Sleeping Guards</title>
<description><![CDATA[Bruxism is a condition where a person clenches the jaw or grinds the teeth. The word “bruxism” is a Greek word that means “gnashing of the teeth.” The condition can range from very mild and non-problematic to severe and causing more severe problems. Many people grind their teeth at night and do not know. Most people will have the condition even if mild at some point during their lives. Damage to the teeth requiring bridges, crowns and root canals can occur as well as more pervasive health issues such as TMJ, hearing loss and damage to the jaw. The cause of the condition is unknown, however, doctors feel that it can be caused by stress, an overbite, development of the mouth (children), diet, sleep cycles, another disease such as Park...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/teeth-grinding.html</link>
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<title>Dry Mouth Syndrome (Xerostomia) Causes Treatment</title>
<description><![CDATA[Xerostomia otherwise known as “Dry Mouth Syndrome” is a disease in which a person has a lack of saliva in his mouth. While seemingly simple in its major symptom of dry mouth, Xerostomia can cause many serious dental problems. Dry Mouth Syndrome is characterized by an absence of saliva in which the patient has a dry and unpleasant feel in his mouth. The condition causes a person to not be able to spit, swallow, speak or eat comfortably. Dry mouth can even present itself as a sore throat, burning mouth, diminished sense of taste, bad breath and very chapped lips. Saliva in the mouth plays a very important role, especially in dental health. It is critical in tooth remineralization during which saliva aids in chemical reactions and without ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/dry-mouth-syndrome-xerostomia-causes-treatment.html</link>
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<title>How long does swelling from jaw surgery last?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Trauma to the jaw causes a great deal of swelling. If you've ever had your wisdom teeth out, you'll know how swollen your face can get after this minor surgery. The swelling you will experience from jaw surgery is similar, but your face will likely remain swollen much longer.Facial swelling after jaw surgery lasts anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. How long the swelling lasts depends on how your body typically heals, what kind of jaw surgery you have, and the measures you take to reduce the swelling.There will be less swelling if you only have one surgery (either upper or lower) rather than both surgeries (upper and lower at the same time.) As well, with upper jaw surgery, your sinuses will be affected, so it is possible that in add...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/how-long-does-swelling-from-jaw-surgery-last.html</link>
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<title>How long after corrective jaw surgery can you start talking?</title>
<description><![CDATA[You can start talking right away after surgery; however, you won't be talking normally, because your jaw will be either wired or tightly banded shut. Your lips will be moving, but you face won't be.
The reason the jaw is wired or banded after surgery is to make sure nothing interferes with the healing process; the bone is able to fuze perfectly together in its new position. It's kind of like a cast, but for your face.
Talking with a wired jaw can be challenging, to be sure. However, there are a few things you can do to make it easier for you to be understood, which will minimize both your and others' frustration.
First of all, you can start practicing right now: just clench your teeth together and try to talk. You won't sound as clear as...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/how-long-after-corrective-jaw-surgery-can-you-start-talking.html</link>
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<title>How long is the recovery after a corrective jaw surgery?</title>
<description><![CDATA[The recovery period after jaw surgery depends on the kind of surgery you have. Some people have lower jaw surgery only, some have just upper jaw surgery, and some people have both jaws operated on at the same time. After any of these surgeries, your jaw will be wired or firmly banded shut for a period of time, which can vary from two weeks to two months. Lower jaw surgery requires the jaw to be immobilized for less time, commonly around two weeks, while upper or double jaw surgery requires six to eight weeks of banding or wiring to allow for the bone to heal and be stable enough for a soft diet.During the time the jaw is wired or banded shut, you will need to be on a liquid, high-protein diet. After the jaw is unwired or unbanded, you are n...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/how-long-is-the-recovery-after-a-corrective-jaw-surgery.html</link>
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<title>Openbite, Crossbite, Edge To Edge Jaw Surgery Case Study</title>
<description><![CDATA[My Experience with Jaw Surgery
By
Erin Galbraithhttp://xbites.blogspot.com 
Introduction
On
July 20, 2007, at the age of 30, I had both upper and lower jaw surgery at
Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. Although I was 30 years old, I had
been mentally preparing for this surgery since my mid-20s when I really came to
grips with the fact that my bite was way off and surgery would be the only way
to correct it. It took me a few years before I could get the courage to start
the entire process. Once I decided to do it, I was fully committed. I get email
asking me if it was worth it. YES, it was! I know it’s scary, but jaw surgery
can make a huge difference in several ways. I strongly encourage anyone that
contacts me to re...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/openbite-crossbite-edge-to-edge-jaw-surgery-case-study.html</link>
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<title>Class 3 Underbite Jaw Surgery Case Study</title>
<description><![CDATA["Jaw surgery." What's the first thing that pops into your head?
For me, it was the thought of someone breaking their jaw through some
kind of accident or fight, then having a surgeon bolt them back
together.


Little did I know that on Halloween Eve 2007, I would be lying on an
ice cold, metallic operating table, staring up at lights bright enough
for an alien probing scene, drifting in and out of consciousness,
hoping I would be waking up several hours later when the surgery was
over.


I'm Brandon, and as you may have guessed, I made it, and I'm here to clear the confusion
and worries that many of you potential jaw surgery patients may have.
I had no idea that our world and community of intentional "jaw
surgeristas" was so...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/class-3-under-bite-jaw-surgery-case-study.html</link>
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<title>Mandibular Advancement Jaw Surgery (BSSO) Case Study</title>
<description><![CDATA[Case Study " Sabrina
Mandibular advancement jaw surgery (BSSO)
Surgery date: February 12, 2008
Age at surgery: 32 years old

Hi, my name is Sabrina and in February 2008, I had my lower jaw broken, moved
forward four millimetres and wired shut. Why would I do this, you ask? 
It all started in 2003. I had a job with
great benefits, so I decided to look into something that I had wanted to do for
a long time: get braces. I had always wanted them growing up, so now that I had
the resources, I was considering braces at the age of 27.

I made an appointment with an orthodontist to see what it involved. I expected
it to be a few thousand dollars, half of which would be covered by my
insurance, and maybe a year or two of braces. I di...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/mandibular-advancement-jaw-surgery-bsso-case-study.html</link>
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<title>Can you have a tongue piercing while getting jaw surgery?</title>
<description><![CDATA[The short answer is “no.” Jaw surgery requires a general anaesthetic.
When you go under anaesthetic for surgery, you are required to remove all
jewellery, including jewellery in and around your mouth, such as lip rings and
tongue piercings. In fact, you’re not even allowed to wear makeup into surgery
" the rules are very strict. 
After surgery, your jaw will be wired or banded shut for a number of
weeks, depending on what kind of surgery you have. Even once your jaw is
unwired or unbanded, it could take weeks for you to be able to open your mouth
wide enough to replace the piercing. This means there is a strong possibility
that your tongue piercing will grow back in before you can put in barbell or ring
again, as the tongu...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/can-you-have-tongue-piercing-while-getting-jaw-surgery.html</link>
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<title>What are the risks of jaw surgery?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Every surgery carries with it a
number of risks. The risk in all surgeries that require general anaesthetic is
that there could be a reaction to the anaesthetic. While rare, some of the possible
side-effects of general anaesthetic include heart attack, stroke, bronchitis,
pneumonia, difficulty breathing, increased or decreased blood pressure, cardiac
irregularities, hoarseness or voice changes, and even death. If you are
generally healthy, there is little risk that you will suffer any of these side-effects,
but it is very important to inform your surgeon of your medical history,
allergies, and any previous negative reactions to anaesthetic to ensure that
you can be safely administered a general anaesthetic. 
There are some risks t...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/what-are-the-risks-of-jaw-surgery.html</link>
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<title>What is orthognathic surgery?</title>
<description><![CDATA[Orthognathic surgery is surgery performed
on the jaw and skull that corrects functional and aesthetic problems due to
underlying skeletal and/or dental deformities. Some of the issues corrected
through orthognathic surgery include: 


 orthodontic problems that
cannot be corrected through braces alone, such as certain cases of open bite,
cross bite, overbite and underbite; 
 protruding jaw, receding chin,
inability to close lips over teeth easily, and asymmetric jaw;
excessive wear of teeth, and
periodontal trauma;
difficulty chewing or biting
food; 
speech problems;
sleep apnea; and
jaw joint (TMJ) pain.

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Surgery is performed by a qualified oral
and maxillofacial surgeon and often requires months to years of o...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:09 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.bracesinfo.com/what-is-orthognathic-surgery.html</link>
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