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Just Got Braces? Try These Pain Relief Measures
A mouth full of misaligned teeth can be repaired with wire braces. Whether you're a teenager or an adult who has set out to fix their teeth, the desire for a straighter smile can be strong. However, while you may have expected some discomfort from the new braces, you might be surprised to be experiencing some real pain. What pain-relieving measures are possible other than ibuprofen and other oral medications?
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Is Vaping Safer For Teeth Than Cigarettes?
It's commonly believed electronic cigarettes—devices that deliver nicotine via an aerosol—aren't as dangerous as regular cigarettes, since they don't deliver as many harmful chemicals to the body as the real thing. While e-cigarettes, otherwise known as vaping, are safer to use in general, it's still can cause significant harm to your oral health. Here's why. The Nicotine is the Primary Culprit Cigarettes produce over 7,000 chemicals when burned, 69 of which are considered cancerous.
About Me
I have never liked my teeth. I had a lot of dental problems, including deep staining and oddly shaped teeth. Every tooth did not have the same shape, and some were rounded while others were more square. Not surprisingly, I never smiled in pictures and not even much in real life. This left people thinking I was mean before they even met me. My dentist told me my best bet to improve the look of my smile was a set of porcelain dental veneers. He said they could make all my teeth white and the same shape. I said I wanted them without any hesitation, and we scheduled my procedures. I love my new teeth, and they really did change my life. I created this blog to help other people living with teeth they don't like realize that they do have options that can improve their smiles and their lives.