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Closing a gap with teeth effects bands

July 31, 2012 by writeradmin

I have a small gap between my teeth. I’ve heard that Teeth Effects bands can close these. What do you think as a dentist about them?

Donald B.- Alexander, AR

Donald,

Please be careful about this. These are nothing more than simple rubberbands. Instead of sliding your teeth together they will tip your teeth together, which will permanently damage your teeth. I would go with traditional braces, or maybe Invisalign. If you are otherwise happy with your teeth alignment, you might be able to find a local dentist who does dental bonding and can close the small gap that way.

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Filed Under: Orthodontics Tagged With: Closing a tooth gap, Invisalign, teeth effects bands, traditional braces

Dealing with acid reflux

July 30, 2012 by writeradmin

I have very bad acid reflux. Recently, it has caused sensitivity in my back fillings. Is there anything I can do about that?

Robbie B.- San Antonio, TX

Robbie,

As the name implies, acid reflux is very acidic which is damaging to the enamel on your teeth. I suspect it is your teeth that are sensitive, not your fillings. The ideal solution is to deal with the acid reflux, but if that is going to take a while you may want to get porcelain crowns on your back teeth to help protect them. This is not a solution because the acid will attack the thin strip of tooth that the crown doesn’t cover. In the meantime, make sure that every time you have a reflux episode, to brush your teeth immediately.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: porcelain crowns, tooth damage from acid reflux

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