Can You Smoke With Braces? You can physically smoke while wearing braces, but it is strongly discouraged. Smoking increases the risk of gum disease, tooth loss and staining, and these problems are particularly important during orthodontic treatment because healthy gums and bone are needed to move and support the teeth. Fixed braces also create additional…
Do Crooked Teeth Affect Speech? Crooked teeth and certain bite problems can affect speech in some people, but not everyone with misaligned teeth will develop a speech difficulty. Speech depends on precise coordination between the tongue, lips, teeth, palate, jaw and airflow. If the position of the teeth or jaws significantly changes the space available…
Tooth enamel erosion is the gradual loss of mineralised tooth structure caused primarily by repeated exposure to acids that are not produced by dental plaque bacteria. Dentists increasingly use the term erosive tooth wear because acid-softened tooth surfaces can also be worn mechanically by chewing, grinding or other physical forces. Early erosion may be difficult…
Orthodontic treatment is often associated with straighter teeth and a more attractive smile, but its purpose can go beyond appearance. Depending on the individual problem, orthodontics can improve tooth position, correct certain bite relationships, reduce the prominence of vulnerable front teeth and make some areas of the mouth easier to clean. However, the benefits should…
Choosing between Invisalign and Damon braces depends on much more than which appliance looks better. Both can move teeth effectively, but they work in very different ways and place different demands on the patient. Invisalign uses removable clear aligners, while Damon is a brand of fixed self-ligating braces. Neither system is automatically faster, more comfortable…
Teeth whitening is an elective cosmetic dental treatment used to lighten the colour of natural teeth. Current NHS guidance does not recommend teeth whitening during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This does not mean that whitening has been proven to harm a developing baby. The recommendation is precautionary: there is limited clinical evidence about cosmetic bleaching…
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