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  • Palate Expander Types

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    There are several different types of palate expanders, including some that are removable. However, they are often secured in the mouth until the treatment is complete. Removable A removable palate expander is a device that you can take out, like a retainer. However, even though you can take the device out, it is still meant to…

  • Palate Expander Uses

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    Orthodontists sometimes use palate expanders to widen the roof of the mouth to create more space for shifting teeth. They are recommended for people with crossbites (malocclusion, when the top and bottom teeth do not come together properly) and dental crowding (teeth that are competing for space grow in improperly). The device works best in kids because the bones…

  • Palate Expanders

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     palate expander is a device that creates more mouth space by widening the palate (the roof of the mouth).  It is an orthodontic treatment sometimes used before placing dental braces.  This article explains palate expander uses, types, side effects, and care. It also covers how to care for the device.

  • How to Stop the Thumb Sucking Habit

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    Most parents are anxious to help their children stop sucking their thumbs in order to prevent future dental problems. This is understandable, but it is important to remember that pushing too hard may cause your child to cling to thumb sucking more. Most children will stop thumb sucking on their own without adult intervention.  To…

  • Long Term Effects of Thumb Sucking

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    When a child continues thumb sucking into their school-age years, long-term problems can occur. Thumb sucking (or using a pacifier) changes the way that a child’s teeth grow. The pressure from the thumb pushes the teeth to stick out. This affects a child’s entire mouth because the teeth no longer meet properly when the child…

  • Why Do Children Suck Their Thumb?

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    Thumb sucking is a form of non-nutritive sucking, which refers to any sucking action that is not used to eat and drink. Babies and young children usually suck their thumbs as a way to soothe themselves and feel calmer. Non-nutritive sucking has even been found to provide pain relief during medical procedures.  This usually involves a…

  • Thumb Sucking

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    Thumb sucking is a natural habit for babies and children to help them self-soothe and feel more secure. All babies are born with the reflex to suck because it is needed to eat and drink. Beyond nutrition, sucking provides a calming effect for babies and young children.  Most children stop sucking their thumb on their…

  • Proper Care

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    Taking Care of a Dental Bridge Dental bridges are considered “permanent” because they’re not removable like dentures, but they don’t last forever. The average bridge lasts between five and seven years, but with proper care, some bridges can last more than a decade. Advances in materials and methods are likely to make them even more…

  • Procedures

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    Getting a Dental Bridge A Maryland bridge requires fewer appointments than the other types because the abutment teeth don’t need to be prepared. For the other three types, you’ll have at least two procedures performed,4 and the process can be a lengthy one. Regardless of your bridge type, expect your dentist to take impressions or a digital scan…

  • Are You a Good Candidate?

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    Not everyone is a good candidate for a dental bridge. Factors that make you a good candidate include: Missing one or more permanent teeth Having overall good health (no severe health conditions, infections, or other health problems) Having healthy teeth and a strong bone structure to support the bridge Having good oral health Performing good oral…