Orthodontics 101

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Dentists and orthodontists used to pull out teeth to give way to dental implants which they say were more stable than natural teeth, but current failures suggest the opposite that the natural teeth structure if stable enough can give better stability opposed to total implants. There are also increasing cases of crowding which results from teeth extraction which has existing teeth move in anyway further complicating procedures that have already been carried out. Crowding can result in significant weakening of the bony structure which in turn can prevent further attempts to exact changes. Implant failure due to clinical mobility is one of the most prevalent conditions associated with dental implants and they are undergoing studies and revisions to procedures to correct and possibly prevent such cases from happening early on.

Missed a dental check-up appointment or had it rescheduled the next day? Such situation is called a broken appointment. It is important that you inform the secretary of your orthodontist twenty four (24) hours before the scheduled appointment to allow other waiting patients to use the time. Be human enough to reschedule your appointment in a good manner. If you wish to take it after office hours, you better leave the necessary details and confirm.

If you keep on cancelling appointments, this will prolong you or your child’s treatment. The dental clinic cannot monitor your child’s development due to a large number of clients.