It is hard to exaggerate how popular clear aligners have become over the last several years. No longer only a treatment of the wealthy, they are even offered to people in the comfort of their living room through Direct to Consumer mail order nowadays. In fact, these clear aligners advertise that you do not even need the treatment and supervisory services of a local orthodontist. In this article, we will look at the facts and figures on Invisalign and the generic clear aligner trays offered directly to the consumer through mail order as well as whether or not it helps to visit an expert.
I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.
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As a parent, you know that it’s no easy job keeping your little ones confined to a dental chair long enough to have x-rays taken. Things get better as the child gets older. But if your youngster is now facing the installation of braces, it’s still no picnic convincing them to sit still while individual tooth areas are captured on film.
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Invisalign is used in order to correct the positions of the teeth over time by inducing slight pressure to move them. Since Invisalign is clear, they are hardly noticed even when smiling or talking. Aside from that, patients can also remove them while eating, brushing, or cleaning the appliances themselves.
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How to overcome your fear of having braces. Anyone who has worn braces will tell you that orthodontic treatment was worth it. Around 4 million Americans have some type of orthodontia, and one-fourth of them are adults. Straight teeth and a winning smile are confidence boosters at any age. Aside from enhancing appearance, treatment has a number of additional health benefits:
I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.
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The right time for an orthodontist checkup is from age 7 for children. However, adults may get a checkup anytime they are in need of orthodontic services. In fact, many adults may not have been privy to an orthodontic treatment when they were children
I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.
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Pain within the jaw can occur for any number of reasons. The jaw joint, also known as TMJ, is at an area of the face that is prone to pain caused by surrounding issues. This joint consists of the jawbone, which is situated just below the mouth. These joints are extremely complex, and can be prone to experiencing pain from any number of underlying issues. This is due primarily to the fact that the jaw is one of the most often used joints within the body. Understanding why you experience pain in this area can be helpful towards identifying the treatment method that’s right for you, such as an orthodontist.
Causes of Abnormal Jaw Pains
There are an abundance of reasons as to why you can suffer from abnormal jaw pain. One of the foremost causes of abnormal pain is teeth grinding. It’s important to note that teeth grinding can happen without your knowledge of it, as it tends to occur when you’re sleeping. The condition itself can affect practically anyone, and generally starts because of stress or an abnormal bite. For those that go through teeth grinding, jaw pain isn’t the only issue caused by this condition. These additional problems include everything from increased tooth sensitivity to cracked teeth. While occasional teeth grinding is usually not enough to cause jaw pain, consistent grinding definitely can.
Aside from teeth grinding, one of the leading causes for jaw pain is a disorder that takes its name directly from the primary jaw joint, that of the TMJ joint. The TMJ disorder is known as such because some particular condition has caused those specific joints to work improperly, which means that pain will start to subsist. While there are treatment options available for this condition, it can cause a lot of pain in and around the jaw area. This pain can manifest itself in clicking sounds when opening your mouth, difficulties with moving your mouth due to pain and other issues.
While these are the primary causes for abnormal jaw pain, there are several others that could contribute to pain in the jaw. Arthritis may lead to jaw pain at some point, as can severe sinus issues and standard jaw injuries. These injuries could be due to sports or a car accident. An infection around the jaw area has a high likelihood of leading to jaw pain. Toothaches and other oral health problems, such as periodontal disease, will likely create pain that extends to the jaw area, which is especially noticeable when opening your mouth. While the exact cause will likely need to be determined by an orthodontist, there are many treatment options available for each of these conditions.
How to Effectively Treat These Pains
Pain in the jaw can go away without treatment. However, treatment is heavily recommended, due primarily to the fact that the pain you’re experiencing can also worsen over time. If the pain doesn’t let up, a variety of treatment options are available to look at. For certain issues, such as TMJ and standard jaw pain derived from a car crash, pain relievers may be all that you need to relieve and eliminate the pain. However, if the pain has been caused by a bad bite, toothache or other oral health problem, the solution for this may be found in braces. Many of the causes of abnormal jaw pain can be corrected by having your teeth straightened. Issues like teeth grinding and TMJ can go away with the usage of orthodontic appliances that can be provided by our orthodontist. If you currently suffer from TMJ, several types of orthodontic treatments may be available. These treatments depend primarily on a variety of factors, including:
Tolerance of mouth appliances
Medical history
Severity of the disorder
TMJ splints can be developed specifically for relief of the teeth grinding that typically causes this issue. If your abnormal jaw pain is caused by a bad bite, or certain other problems, you may want to consider the usage of braces. These appliances are available for adults, as well as children, and will position your teeth in a manner that relieves the pain. If you don’t want to wear metal on your teeth, you may also be eligible for an alternative orthodontic appliance known as Invisalign. Invisalign is essentially an invisible form of braces, and can work wonders in ensuring that you remain comfortable even when wearing them.
Orthodontic appliances aren’t the only treatment methods available for jaw pain. Muscle relaxants and sedatives can lessen the pain, especially if it is mild to moderate in nature. Several therapies are also possible. Physical therapy, including the application of heat and ice, can be used as a means of reducing the pain. Once this is accomplished, certain exercises can be performed to strengthen the jaw muscles, and ensure that the problems don’t persist. In order to keep pain away in the future, no matter the cause, you may also want to consider counseling. Counseling can assist in providing you with the education necessary to make sure that the factors that first aggravated the pain are avoided in the future. These factors could including everything from biting your fingernails to leaning too much on your chin.
In rare instances, the jaw pain may be too severe for standard treatment methods. As such, more intensive treatments could be called for, such as surgery. Corticosteroid injections may be applied to the joint as a means of lessening the pain. A procedure known as Arthrocentesis makes use of needles being placed directly into the joint. These needles will send fluid through the area in order to assist with the removal of debris that’s causing pain. Lastly, surgery might be necessary in cases where the pain is caused by an actual structural issue. This is rare and is typically not recommended.
Contact an Orthodontist Today
King Orthodontics offers high-quality orthodontic care from two orthodontist, including:
• Dr. Sam King
• Dr. Jack King
Patients can contact us at 937-433-0830 to schedule a complimentary consultation to determine if they or their child needs to wear:
• Metal wire and bracket braces
• Invisalign aligners
• Ceramic devices
• Damon System orthodontics
• Retainers
It is possible for patients to schedule an appointment with us at either our Fairborn or Centerville location. While visiting our orthodontic facilities, we suggest requesting more tasty recipes to make while undergoing orthodontic treatment. We offer a complimentary consultation after an examination to discuss you or your child’s orthodontic requirements.
King Orthodontics, 400 East Dayton, Yellow Springs Rd. Fairborn, OH 45324
Phone: (937) 878-1561 Fax: (937) 433-9530
What Causes Abnormal Jaw Pains and How to Treat It
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Preheat the oven to 170ºC/gas 3, and grease and line two baking sheets.In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until firm. Gently fold in the sugar, almonds and amaretto to make a smooth paste.Using a teaspoon or a piping bag, place dollops of the mixture on the trays, 2cm apart.Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, before dusting with icing sugar.
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Enjoy the Flavor of Almonds
To avoid breaking wires or brackets while wearing braces, you cannot eat hard foods such as nuts. However, it is still possible to enjoy gluten-free amaretti biscuits each day to enjoy the delicious taste of almonds. Gluten-free amaretti biscuits are made with almond flour instead of grain-based flour, leading to a food that has a mild nutty flavor. These biscuits are slightly crunchy on the outside but chewy on the inside, and your orthodontist highly recommends this food as a tasty treat. It is also possible to add other ingredients to this gluten-free biscuit to have a variety of desserts and snacks.
Learn How to Bake Sweet Treats
If you are a parent of a teenager who must wear plastic Invisalign aligners, then they are probably worried that flavorful treats are off-limits, but with the right recipes, they can still eat sweet foods such as biscuits that are coated with sugar. Your orthodontist can provide an assortment of recipes that are acceptable to eat while undergoing orthodontic treatment. For patients with a gluten allergy, learning how to cook is essential in order to have baked goods that are safe to eat.
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation at King Orthodontics
When you live in Ohio, it is easy to visit King Orthodontics at one of our two facilities that are located in:
• Fairborn
• Centerville
We offer a complimentary consultation after completing an examination with modern medical images. You can schedule an appointment with either:
• Dr. Jack King
• Dr. Sam King
Our patients might need to wear orthodontic devices such as:
• Plastic Invisalign aligners created for adults and children
• Metal bracket and wire braces primarily worn by children
• Color-matching ceramic brackets that are not noticeable in your mouth
• Retainers that are worn when orthodontic treatment is almost completed
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1 (28-ounce) can no-salt- added tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
Preparation
Preheat broiler.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place pepper halves in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and chop peppers.
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cumin and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bell peppers, broth, squash, and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans; simmer 25 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with green onions.
Recipe from Cooking Light
Eating with Braces
If you’ve been seeing an orthodontist for any length of time and you are preparing for corrective dental measures, you’ve probably been told at least once of a laundry list of foods you can’t eat. Braces of all types have restrictions on diet, usually because certain foods can damage or get inextricably stuck in the apparatus. Foods like caramels, seeds, popcorn, all can damage your braces or just get frustratingly wedged between teeth or wires, causing discomfort at best or a trip to your orthodontist for repairs at worst.
Fortunately, there are many delicious recipes available for you to enjoy, regardless of dietary or dental restrictions. This three-bean vegetarian chili is a great way to add some spice to your life without messing up your braces or hurting your teeth.
Healthy eating is an important part of any sensible lifestyle, but it’s doubly important when you’re enhancing the smile of yourself or a loved one. Even if you’re working with Invisalign trays instead of conventional aligners, this three-bean vegetarian chili recipe will still be a family favorite and one you can enjoy without worrying about how it will affect your progress.
Focusing on healthy, easy-to-eat foods is a great way to get proper nutrition, but it also helps relieve the stress of worrying about if a food is treatment-acceptable. Having an arsenal of family-approved recipes like this chili will go a long way to ensuring a happy crew, regardless of what their dietary restrictions might be. This hearty chili is easy to prepare, makes more than enough for leftovers for the next day’s lunch or dinner, and best of all, it’s incredibly delicious.
Call Us Today
In Ohio, adults, teenagers and children can visit King Orthodontics to have a complimentary consultation with an orthodontist. At our facilities, we have two experts, including:
• Dr. Sam King
• Dr. Jack King
We have two offices where we examine and treat patients, and you can call:
Our patients are treated with customized orthodontia that includes:
• Invisalign – for teens or adults
• Clear braces – made of color-matching ceramic materials
• Metal – traditional metal brackets and wires
Schedule an appointment with us today for a complete evaluation to learn about the type of orthodontia required for you or your child’s teeth, and remember to ask about our recipe for vegan sweet potato soup.
King Orthodontics, 400 East Dayton, Yellow Springs Rd. Fairborn, OH 45324
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Are orthodontic treatments the same? At some point in your lives, visiting the orthodontist may become a necessity, or perhaps your children’s dentists will recommend that they visit one. For those who have never really heard of or gone to the orthodontist before, plenty of questions are likely racing through your minds. Understanding what orthodontists do, as well as the fact that they are not all exactly alike, will help to give you a fuller picture of what to expect.
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Teeth extraction. There are many reasons a person could need to have many a tooth extracted. Although the most common reasons are because of decay or breakage, some of the other reasons include new teeth being blocked from growing in properly, ivories that need to be removed in preparation for orthodontic treatment, gum disease affecting the teeth’s bone structures and supporting tissues, cosmetic reasons and the installation of dentures. Whatever their reason is for having them removed, there are millions of people who share one common concern. These people are worried the appearance of their face will be ruined due to the extraction process.
Teeth Removal FAQ
Is it possible my appearance could change if I have multiple teeth removed?
Yes. There is the possibility that your face could experience a slight change upon completion of your orthodontic treatment for the removal of permanent fangs. It is important for people to understand that if any changes in your facial appearance do occur, they will be extremely minor. In fact, most people experience changes that are so small they are not able to be easily seen. So if you are worried that you will end up looking like the Elephant Man after your orthodontic procedure, you can now put those fears to bed for good. It is simply not going to happen.
Are teeth only removed if it is necessary?
If your orthodontist suggests that you have some of your teeth removed, he or she is not doing so on a whim. The extraction of teeth is a serious matter and should never be taken lightly. Your orthodontist understands this, so if a recommendation to extract teeth has been made, you obviously have a situation which is serious enough to make your orthodontist believe that extraction is the only course of action. A dental professional’s first priority is to attempt to save the teeth. This is sometimes not possible and extraction is called for. A lack of space in the mouth is a frequent cause for the removal of teeth. Models, pictures and x-rays will all be thoroughly studied before the decision to extract your teeth is made.
Will teeth removal preserve your profile?
A highly trained orthodontist will do everything in his or her power to make sure your appearance does not change after your procedure. The removal of teeth is a procedure that can not be reversed. Therefore, extra care must be taken before this course of action is decided upon. Your orthodontist will first try to come up with an alternative plan that will allow him or her to save every one of your teeth. The position of your lips, the size of your teeth and the size of your jaws are all important details that will be considered as part of the decision making process. If you have a profile you are happy with, your orthodontist will do their best to preserve it.
Can your face can still change if you don’t have teeth removed?
While it is possible that you will experience minor facial changes if you have teeth removed, these changes will undoubtedly be much more noticeable if you do not have the teeth removed when it is recommended. When a person’s teeth are crowded at a moderate or severe level, the teeth in the front will gradually be pushed forward as the arches start their alignment. Along with the front teeth, the overlying lips will also begin to make their slow journey forward. When this happens, the person will often end up with buck teeth. This will frequently result in a person having difficulty closing their lips. In a case like this, the person’s appearance is much worse than if the teeth had been removed.
Can your appearance be improved by having teeth extracted?
While the perception is that the extraction of teeth will only hurt a person’s appearance, the truth is that it is often improved in many cases. When teeth are removed from the side and braces are used to push the front teeth back, a person will no longer have buck teeth that protrude and look unappealing. There is another advantage to having this procedure performed. By pushing the front teeth back in the mouth, the lips will be able to close in a way that appears attractive and natural. This will help the profile of the patient to be improved.
Can teeth removal fight the aging process?
There are many people who believe they should avoid having any of their ivory removed at all costs. While a tooth should never be removed for a frivolous reason, it is important to remember that your orthodontist only has your best interest at heart. He or she would never make the recommendation to extract your teeth unless they thought it was going to help your appearance and orthodontic treatment in the long run. There is one other important thing you should keep in mind as you go along your orthodontic journey. A trained orthodontist will know all of the changes that naturally happen in a person’s face as they age. Because of this, they will be able to predict these changes before they happen and formulate a treatment plan to effectively combat them.
SCHEDULE A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION AT KING ORTHODONTICS
When you live in Ohio, it is easy to visit King Orthodontics. we have two facilities that are located in:
• Fairborn
• Centerville
We offer a complimentary consultation after completing an examination with modern medical images. You can schedule an appointment with either:
• Dr. Jack King
• Dr. Sam King
Our patients might need to wear orthodontic devices such as:
• Plastic Invisalign aligners created for adults and children
• Metal bracket and wire braces primarily worn by children
• Color-matching ceramic brackets that are not noticeable in your mouth
• Retainers that are worn when orthodontic treatment is almost completed
I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.
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