Broken Braces: What to Do If Your Archwire Snaps

The tension applied to your braces in order to adjust your teeth is delivered via the archwire. This is the wire that was threaded through the brackets attached to your teeth. Is it strong enough to consistently apply the required tautness to your brackets throughout your treatment? Absolutely. Can it withstand being regularly adjusted and modified by your orthodontist? Definitely. Can it be guaranteed that your archwire will never break? No.…

Nervous about the Dentist? Three Techniques to Get You Through Your Appointment

Feeling nervous or anxious before a dentist appointment is normal, whether it’s a regular check-up or you know you have some kind of treatment coming up. However, even mild dental anxiety can be really unpleasant, especially if you’re not used to feeling anxious. This guide explains three practical things you can to do get through that appointment you’re worrying about. Make Sure You’ve Chosen the Right Dentist This isn’t so much a technique you can try mid-appointment, but if you’re not usually an anxious person, it’s worth thinking about why the dentist worries you.…

Torus Palatinus: When Minor Surgery Can Be Needed Before Dentures

Obviously, receiving your first set of dentures requires some preparation. Your dentures are being made specifically for you, and it’s not as though such an essential aid can be pre-made and used as-is. This preparation requires your dentist to take measurements and a physical impression of your gums and palate, which shouldn’t be a surprise. What might be a surprise is when you’re told that you need minor surgery before you can receive dentures.…