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Braces don’t hurt, but getting them tightened may be uncomfortable for the first week or two. This is perfectly normal and should not warrant concern or treatment (unless it’s severe). If you’ve had braces before, they may feel more intense than before because they’ll likely need to be tightened more than your original braces were – remember that this will go away after a little time with the adjustment period. You will appreciate keeping an extra toothbrush at school (just in case!) and will most likely want to use non-whitening mouthwash to clean around brackets and wires. Fluoride remineralization products can help reduce the likelihood of new cavities forming.
A dental implant is a small titanium or zirconium metal post that is surgically inserted into the jaw to replace gum, bone, or both. Implants are anchored with a screw-like hold at the gums where they connect to an abutment on an upright shape, located in front of the teeth. Then, they are connected by a second titanium tube called “a connecting bar” that is cemented into place to link them together. If dental implants aren’t set properly they can pop out your tooth during chewing!
Dentures are false teeth that are custom made for each patient to fill in empty spaces where teeth have been lost or removed. Sometimes dentures are temporary, too. Dentures are usually made of porcelain painted to look like healthy, natural teeth.
