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2. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Experiencing some pain following fitting and activation of fixed orthodontic braces is very common and several methods have been suggested to tackle this. [10] [11] Pain associated with orthodontic treatment increases in proportion to the amount of force that is applied to the teeth. When a force is applied to a tooth via a brace, there is a ...

3. 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, [31] while university-trained dental specialists are versed in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

4. List of orthodontic functional appliances - Wikipedia

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   The thickness increases to 0.6 or 0.7mm wire if it is to move more teeth or a larger/multi rooted tooth. [8] Palatal Finger Spring - These springs are used to move teeth buccally or lingually. Buccal Canine Retractor - These springs are used to bring a buccally placed canine more lingual. Z-Spring - This spring is used to move one or two teeth ...

5. Need tooth pain relief fast? Effective, dentist-approved home ...

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   After all, a toothache can be a sign that something more serious is happening with your teeth and gums. "Cavities, gum disease and tooth abscess are the most common causes of pain in the mouth ...

6. Lingual braces - Wikipedia

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   They involve attaching the orthodontic brackets on the inner (lingual vs. buccal) sides of the teeth. The main advantage of lingual braces is their near invisibility [1] compared to the standard braces, which are attached on the buccal (cheek) sides of the tooth. [2] Lingual braces were invented by Craven Kurz in 1976. [3]

7. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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   Clear-aligner treatment involves an orthodontist or dentist, or with home-based systems, the person themselves, taking a mold of the patient's teeth, which is used to create a digital tooth scan. The computerized model suggests stages between the current and desired teeth positions, and aligners are created for each stage.

8. Palatal expansion - Wikipedia

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   A palatal expander is a device in the field of orthodontics which is used to widen the upper jaw [1] so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. [2] [3] This is a common orthodontic procedure. The use of an expander is most common in children and adolescents 8–18 years of age.

9. These Knee Braces Help With Arthritis Pain, Swelling, and ...

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   The best knee brace adds stability to your legs and eases pain. Find the best ones for arthritis, with stabilizers, knee pads, and more, according to doctors. These Knee Braces Help With Arthritis ...