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What are the symptoms of tooth decay?
Tooth decay is a progressive disease and has many different symptoms along the way.
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What is oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea?
Oral appliance therapy (OAT) for obstructive sleep apnea is one alternative to surgery or a CPAP
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What does an orthodontic mouth guard treat?
An orthodontic mouth guard, or more commonly known as a "night guard" is a custom made... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a wisdom tooth extraction?
The "wisdom tooth" is the third molar and usually will erupt into the mouth from age 16-22. Most
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How long does getting Invisalign braces take?
Invisalign is an alternative appliance to braces. Most of the same initial records needed for
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What does an orthodontic night guard treat?
An orthodontic night guard is used to address issues relating to the TMJ (jaw joint), the
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Does insurance cover an orthodontic night guard?
There are dozens of different dental insurance companies and within those companies there are
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How common is orthodontic reverse pull headgear in adults?
Orthodontic reverse pull headgear is used very rarely, if at all, in adults. This type of
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How long is orthodontic cervical headgear effective?
Orthodontic cervical headgear is effective as long as the patient wears it. However, if you are
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Why do some people have crooked teeth and misaligned bites?
Many people inherit the way their teeth look from their parents, or grandparents, but there can
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Why do I need a retainer after I get my teeth straightened?
Whether you straightened your teeth through orthodontic treatment, or were born with perfectly
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What type of retainer will I need to wear after my teeth are straightened?
There are many different types of retainers:
- Hawley retainers made of acrylic and
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How can an orthodontist help straighten my teeth?
An orthodontist goes through 2-3 years of additional training after dental school to become a
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Can adults use braces to straighten their teeth?
Age is usually not the major factor in planning orthodontic treatment, but of more importance is
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Why should I straighten my teeth?
Most studies show that patients that have undergone orthodontic treatment to correct their bite
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