Monthly Archives: May 2008

Will my teeth get crooked again?

Posted on May 12, 2008 by dojo

advertising I have worn braces as a kid and still now my teeth are crooked again. I can’t understand why. I was under the treatment, it was all looking good. And still in some years my teeth look ugly again. … Continue reading →

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Damon braces – metal self-ligating brackets

Posted on May 12, 2008 by dojo

advertising As I mentioned before in another article, the metal braces can be of 2 main categories: the braces with brackets that have their own system to connect to the archwire (self-ligating) and the ones that need ligatures to do … Continue reading →

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How much will I hurt? Is it painful to wear braces?

Posted on May 11, 2008 by dojo

Most prospective orthodontics patients are scared because of the pain this treatment might bring in. Sometimes the idea of shedding hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a treatment or having to go through this for 1-2 years doesn’t scare … Continue reading →

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Metal braces – with ligatures

Posted on May 11, 2008 by dojo

Orthodontics is many times related to those “metal mouth” looks the patients have got. One of the “classical” ways to work on this treatment is to wear metal braces. These can have 2 systems to keep the brackets “closed”: by … Continue reading →

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What am I responsible for in the orthodontic treatment?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by dojo

Starting an orthodontic treatment is a life changing experience. We have to be more organized, have a better discipline and a good oral hygene. If you think you shouldn’t worry about anything, then you are surely wrong. Many people complain … Continue reading →

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How do I chose my orthodontist?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by dojo

Who will take care of you? Who can offer you the orthodontic treatment you need? Should you rely on your dentist? Does someone else get into the “game”? How do I chose the best orthodontist? There are some questions we’ll … Continue reading →

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Am I too old for braces?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by dojo

I think this is one of the most frequently asked question EVER. I know people who could afford orthodontic treatment and still they are scared since they are convinced they are too old for this. WRONG! You can wear braces … Continue reading →

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Invisalign – the invisible braces

Posted on May 9, 2008 by dojo

We call them “invisible braces”, even if in the end Invisalign doesn’t rely on the regular braces system. There are no wires or ligatures in there, nothing metal, just some clear plastic and some attachments that have the same colour … Continue reading →

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Orthodontic braces: so many to chose from …

Posted on May 9, 2008 by dojo

If we turn back time and try to take a trip 20-30 years ago, we can clearly see how orthodontic braces would look like: we all have the image of that teenager with metal braces, smiling and feeling complexed because … Continue reading →

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