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Is Orthofill a Scam?

May 27, 2017 by writeradmin

I was looking at the Orthofill website. They seem to have a lot of regular people saying it worked for them. It’s so much more affordable than braces. All I really need to do is close a gap in my front teeth. This seems like a much more reasonable option. However, my dad always says if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. I just want to make sure I’m not getting myself scammed when I just want to close a gap. I’m not opposed to spending money, but I don’t want ugly braces and I kind of wanted something that worked faster than braces.

Mandy P.

Dear Mandy,

I’m glad you wrote. People see their gap closing and think “Problem solved.” What they don’t see is that the gap will eventually open back up. The bands don’t actually work on your teeth the way true orthodontics would. They tip your teeth toward one another. You’d get the same results if you wrapped small rubber bands around your front teeth.

There have been horror stories with these too. Bands have wormed their way underneath people’s gums causing horrific damage to the patient. As the bands are most often worn during sleep, you wouldn’t even know it was happening.

Orthodontics aren’t the only solution for a tooth gap. There are cosmetic solutions, such as dental bonding as well. That will use a composite solution to fill in the gap on your teeth. If there are other things you’d like to change on your teeth, porcelain veneers are a great solution. They can completely remake your smile. You mentioned the only thing you were interested in is the gap, so this probably isn’t your solution. I just wanted you to know it was available.

Also, if you’d like to close the gap, not just cosmetically, but actually. There is a way to do it without bulky metal wires and brackets. Invisalign can do the same things as braces, without anyone knowing you’re wearing anything. Faster too.

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Filed Under: Orthodontics Tagged With: Dangers of Orthofill, dental bonding, Invisalign, invisible braces, Orthofill, porcelain veneers, solutions for a tooth gap, Tulsa Dentist, Tulsa orthodontist

Canker Sore or Cancer?

May 15, 2017 by writeradmin

My husband is convinced he needs an emergency dentist for a canker sore. He thinks he has cancer. Is there anything I can do to calm him down?

Meg A. – New Jersey

Meg,

A lot of that will depend on how long he’s had the canker sore. Often they heal within two weeks. Much past that and it may actually be a sign of something more serious. Then, the sooner he sees the dentist, the better. It could also be a virus or cancer (as your husband fears).

Canker sores are developed for many different reasons—biting one’s cheek, friction from a dental appliance, injury, stress, and even allergies. There are several remedies which could give him some relief. There are oral pain relievers. They’re not extraordinarily strong, but they can give him some temporary relief while he eats. At least this way he gets the nourishment he needs. You can also find pads to cover the sore, but you can imagine how well that works in an environment like your mouth.

If your husband regularly sees the dentist, it’s probably just a canker sore. Dentists do a check for oral cancer during your check-ups, so he’d have seen any early warning signs. This should bring your husband some comfort. If it does turn out to be more than a canker sore or virus, be assured when they’re caught early the prognosis is generally very good.

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Filed Under: Emergency Dentist Tagged With: Canker Sores, diagnosing oral cancer, treatment for a canker sore, Tulsa Dentist, Tulsa emergency dentist, viruses in the mouth

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