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2. Geriatric dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Geriatric dentistry is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment of problems associated with age related diseases. [1] The mouth is referred to as a mirror of overall health, reinforcing that oral health is an integral part of general health.

3. Getting Braces at 50 Straightened Out My Priorities - AOL

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   For decades, Catherine Hong never showed her teeth when she smiled. What else was she holding back? Getting braces at 50 helped her straighten out her priorities.

4. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Lingual braces are a cosmetic alternative in which custom-made braces are bonded to the back of the teeth making them externally invisible. Titanium braces resemble stainless-steel braces but are lighter and just as strong. People with allergies to nickel in steel often choose titanium braces, but they are more expensive than stainless steel ...

5. Palatal expansion - Wikipedia

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   It can also be used in adults, although expansion is more uncomfortable and takes longer in adults. A patient who would rather not wait several months for the end result achieved by a palatal expander may be able to opt for a surgical separation of the maxilla. Use of a palatal expander is most often followed by braces to then straighten the teeth.

6. All-inclusive elder care for aging at home: This nursing home ...

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   In an AARP survey of 3,000 adults over 50, 3 in 4 respondents said they'd rather age at home than in a facility. For some, that is a crucial factor in their longevity and quality of life.

7. Orthodontic technology - Wikipedia

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   Orthodontic technology is a specialty of dental technology that is concerned with the design and fabrication of dental appliances for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. There are three main types of orthodontic appliances: active, passive and functional.

8. Getting Braces at 50 Straightened Out My Priorities - AOL

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9. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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   A typical treatment for incorrectly positioned teeth (malocclusion) takes from one to two years, with braces being adjusted every four to 10 weeks by orthodontists, [30] while university-trained dental specialists are versed in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.