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A smile is said to be your best accessory. For a beautiful smile, it is important not only for your teeth to be pearly white, but they should also be well aligned. Just like a toothbrush and teeth whiteners, which can make your teeth sparkle, braces can align them efficiently. If you're thinking of getting braces, here are six things you should know.

1. There is no age limit to braces-
Braces are usually linked to the awkward teenage years, but there really is no age limit to straig...more

Extraction of two teeth for braces is not harmful in any sense. If required you can go ahead and get it done

smoking is completely prohibited for a minimum of 24 hrs and ideally atleast 7 days till the extraction wound heals . if you smoke it can result in excessive pain and dry socket

Teeth may be lost due to various reasons - decay, periodontal disease, age, trauma, etc. Whatever the reason, losing a tooth causes some side effects, as noted below:

1. Reduced chewing efficiency, thereby affecting nutrition
2. Aesthetics, more effect if front teeth are lost
3. Structural support to the face - puckering can happen
4. Overall nutrition affected

For someone who has lost a tooth or teeth, dentures are a boon. There are various options for people, and ...more

A smile is said to be your best accessory. For a beautiful smile, it is important not only for your teeth to be pearly white, but they should also be well aligned. Just like a toothbrush and teeth whiteners, which can make your teeth sparkle, braces can align them efficiently. If you're thinking of getting braces, here are five things you should know.

1. There is no age limit to braces-
Braces are usually linked to the awkward teenage years, but there really is no age limit to strai...more

If it was prescribed by your dentist than you should take it. Keep gap of 30 min between them. You can consult me through Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment and further guidance.

Teeth may be lost due to various reasons - decay, periodontal disease, age, trauma, etc. Whatever the reason, losing a tooth causes some side effects, as noted below:

1. Reduced chewing efficiency, thereby affecting nutrition
2. Aesthetics, more effect if front teeth are lost
3. Structural support to the face - puckering can happen
4. Overall nutrition affected

For someone who has lost a tooth or teeth, dentures are a boon. There are various options for people, and ...more

If you are advised to wear braces, it could be due to crooked / improperly positioned teeth which are not cosmetically pleasing or are not very efficiently chewing the food. Today, there is a big variety of braces available to correct the problems. Although all braces serve a similar purpose, but not all braces are suitable for everyone. Here, I am trying to explain some of the types of braces available, which will help you in a better understanding of braces.



Metal braces: T...more

Hi lybrate-user, implants can be immediately put in the socket after extraction except for the cases where infection is present. If not done, they can now be put only after atleast 3 months. After extraction it takes about 1 month for complete healing of wound and 3 months for complete healing of bone inside. But the strict precautions should be taken for 24 hrs. No spitting, rinsing or gargling, no drinking liquids with straws, nothing hot (food or beverage) only cold or at room temperature, no...more

If the pain is bearable then need not worry. Just continue with warm saline rinses atles 8-10 times a day.