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  2. Retainer (orthodontics) - Wikipedia

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    VFRs are most commonly worn overnight and removed while eating. [1] If worn while eating, they can behave as a reservoir enclosing the teeth with cariogenic substances and lead to decalcification of teeth over time (formation of cavities). The same can result if the retainer is inserted straight after a meal or drink.

  3. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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    3D representation of a person's teeth in the Invisalign software. Treatment begins with taking x-ray and photographs for diagnostic purposes, followed by capturing the patient's bite, teeth, and gums via a bite registration and polyvinyl siloxane impressions or an intra-oral digital scanner. The latter method has greatly increased in popularity ...

  4. Parafunctional activity - Wikipedia

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    Whereas teeth rarely come into contact during normal chewing, grinding of teeth may occur 1-4 hours in a 24-hour period, most often during sleep. The amount of pressure placed on teeth during functional habits is 140–550 kilopascals (20–80 psi), but the pressure can range from 2–20.7 megapascals (290–3,000 psi) during parafunctional habits.

  5. Don’t brush right after you eat. Dentists say there’s one ...

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    Oral health isn’t one of the most exciting self-care practices—but it’s an important one. What’s going on in your mouth is a strong indicator of your overall well-being.So brushing and ...

  6. Align Technology - Wikipedia

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    Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners manufactured by Align Technology. The clear align system has been used to treat more than 14 million patients. [2] Align Technology founder Zia Chishti conceived of the basic design of Invisalign while an adult orthodontics patient. During his treatment with a retainer intended to complete his treatment ...

  7. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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    A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

  8. Minimal intervention dentistry - Wikipedia

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    Minimal intervention (MI) dentistry is a modern dental practice designed around the principal aim of preservation of as much of the natural tooth structure as possible. It uses a disease-centric philosophy that directs attention to first control and management of the disease that causes tooth decay—dental caries—and then to relief of the residual symptoms it has left behind—the decayed ...

  9. Eating - Wikipedia

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    Eating positions vary according to the different regions of the world, as culture influences the way people eat their meals. For example, most of the Middle Eastern countries, eating while sitting on the floor is most common, and it is believed to be healthier than eating while sitting at a table. [14] [15]