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Follow the links to information about orthodontic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
Reviewed January 2008
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Teeth - gapped teeth
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Better Health Channel
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Fraenula are strings of tissue found underneath the tongue, inside the cheeks near the back molars, and under the top lip. The top lip fraenum can cause gapped teeth if it attaches too low on the gum.
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May 2008
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Teeth - cosmetic dentistry explained
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Better Health Channel
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An unattractive smile can affect self-confidence. Cosmetic dentistry improves the look of discoloured, chipped, gapped or crooked teeth. In some cases, referrals to specialists in orthodontics or implant dentistry may be needed.
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Oct 2007
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Teeth - problems with teeth
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Eat a variety of healthy foods, and brush your teeth properly. Then you should have healthy, strong teeth. Germs in our mouth grow on the teeth every day. This is called dental plaque (say den-tal plark).
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Aug 2007
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Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding)
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Sleep bruxism is characterised by several signs and symptoms. Among them abnormal tooth wear, fractured teeth, joint pain or tenderness, jaw muscle discomfort, and headaches. Treatments include odontological devices such as occlusal splints, pharmacothe...
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Aug 2007
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Teeth - orthodontic
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Better Health Channel
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Crooked or overcrowded teeth can cause a variety of difficulties, including tooth decay, gum disease and damage to jaw joints. Orthodontics is a type of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices such as braces.
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May 2007
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Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Prominent upper front teeth are an important and potentially harmful type of orthodontic problem. This condition develops when the child's permanent teeth erupt and children are often referred to an orthodontist for treatment with dental braces to reduc...
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May 2007
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Teeth - orthodontic treatments
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Better Health Channel
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Dental braces are an effective way to correct problems like an overbite or protuding teeth. Orthodontic treatment is suitable for people of all ages and generally involves the use of fixed braces and a retainer plate. How long you need to wear them depends on the problem and your age.
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Mar 2007
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Adhesives for fixed orthodontic bands
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Orthodontic treatment involves using fixed or removable appliances (braces) on teeth to correct their position. It has been shown that the quality of treatment result obtained with fixed dental appliances is much better than with removable appliances. T...
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Feb 2007
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Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Open bite is characterised by a lack of vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors. This problem has several possible causes such as mouth breathing, sucking habits, alteration of development of jaw and maxilla. It can make speech, swallowing, mas...
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Feb 2007
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Fluorides for the prevention of white spots on teeth during fixed brace treatment
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Tooth decay, in the form of unsightly white spots, can occur on teeth being straightened with fixed braces if they are not cleaned properly. The review found that a daily sodium fluoride mouthrinse reduces the depth of decay that develops on a tooth dur...
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May 2004
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Direct versus indirect veneer restorations for intrinsic dental stains
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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An option for improving the appearance of stained or discoloured teeth is veneer restoration. If the teeth are sound, a thin layer of veneer can be used to coat the tooth, masking the underlying discoloration. Veneers may be either porcelain (two-visit ...
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Nov 2003
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Adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bracket failure increases the time spent in surgery for repairs and the overall treatment time. At present orthodontics can choose between four groups of adhesives which may be set with a chemical reaction or curing light. Some adhesives may prevent ear...
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Jan 2003
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Cosmetic dentistry advances
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myDr
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Advances in dental materials have led to tooth shaded resins which are painted on and bond to your tooth. Your dentist can now repair chipped or damaged teeth with minimal drilling.
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Jul 2001
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Orthodontic treatment for posterior crossbites
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Early treatment of posterior crossbites appears to prevent them from being passed on to the adult dentition. However, this is only based on data from two small studies.'Posterior crossbite' occurs when the top back teeth bite inside the bottom back teet...
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Nov 2000
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