Worried because your dentist recommended wisdom teeth removal? Many patients have to undergo wisdom teeth extraction at their dentist today, and the good news is that it's now simpler and easier than it's ever been before. Your dentist can typically perform wisdom teeth extraction in a single outpatient visit, and you'll usually enjoy an uncomplicated recovery. To ensure that you're prepared in the best way possible, it helps to learn more about the wisdom teeth removal and recovery process.
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The Right Kind of Overbite: Why it is Normal to Have a Slight Overbite
Did you know that the bite of prehistoric humans was different to that of modern humans? About 10,000 years ago, in the Neolithic Age, a typical human would eat by gripping food, such as a hunk of meat, between their teeth, and tearing it into pieces. Eating this way, caused humans to have an edge-to-edge bite.
However, 250 years ago, a slight overbite became the norm. What happened? The knife and fork happened.
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Important Questions to Ask Your Orthodontist
An orthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the alignment of teeth, and especially as the alignment affects the jawbone and structure of the face, versus just the appearance of your smile. An orthodontist is also the specialist who will install braces, or myobrace, or fit you for other devices that straighten the teeth, even if you only need a few teeth treated.
When you do visit an orthodontist to be fitted for an appliance, note a few questions to ask him or her.
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Do You Think Your Teeth Are Too Short? The Solution Is Easier Than You Might Think
Have you ever thought that your teeth are too short? It can be a personal concern, something you might even have been self conscious about when you smile. While it rarely affects your ability to speak and chew food, it's not something that is all that difficult to correct. Giving your teeth some extra length is generally a simple process that can be carried out at your local dental clinic. So how does it work?
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