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What Is a Palatal Expander?

What Is a Palatal Expander?

An oral device known as a palatal expander, or sometimes referred to as a palate expander or orthodontic expander, has proven to be highly effective in swiftly resolving narrow upper jaws and crossbites. Orthodontists relied to this to treat individuals of all ages, from children to adults, with great success for many years.

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How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

Regularly changing your toothbrush is vital to maintain good oral hygiene, as prolonged use can result in the bristles losing their rigidity and turning into a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. The question then arises, what is the ideal frequency for changing your toothbrush?

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Is Tongue Cleaning Good for You?

Is Tongue Cleaning Good for You?

Tongue cleaning should become a staple of your oral hygiene routine as the tongue plays a vital role in food consumption and even harbors more bacteria than the teeth themselves. Learn the most effective tongue-cleaning methods: tongue brushing and tongue scraping!

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How Does the iTero Scanner Work?

How Does the iTero Scanner Work?

The iTero scanner offers numerous benefits over traditional impression materials, including more accuracy, comfort, and efficiency. The iTero scanner uses a small wand gently moved around the patient’s mouth to capture highly accurate, three-dimensional images of the patient’s teeth and gums.

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Why Do My Teeth Hurt in Winter?

Why Do My Teeth Hurt in Winter?

Both can agree on one aspect of winter — it is made considerably worse by tooth pain brought on by cold weather. The good news is that many well-trodden treatment options for tooth pain in winter are available. Here is everything you need to know about temperature-sensitive teeth, their causes, and how you can get back to making the most out of cold weather pain-free!

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How Often Should I Replace My Mouth Guard?

How Often Should I Replace My Mouth Guard?

Mouth guards are crucial equipment for safeguarding your teeth and mouth when playing contact sports. Athletes often wear a sports mouth guard to protect their teeth, mouth, and jaw from injury. But mouth guards, like any other item of safety equipment, have a limited cycle of use and will ultimately need to be replaced.

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How Long Do Braces Hurt?

How Long Do Braces Hurt?

For those who have had them, getting braces was among the best decisions they have made. Having a smile imbued with perfectly straight teeth bestows confidence like few other things can, but hindsight is 20/20. Long forgotten are the bouts of anxiety the night before getting braces and the stress of sitting in the waiting room just before receiving orthodontic treatment.

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