Aligners Cons Even though aligners offer better aesthetics and patient satisfaction, they have some limitations. Cons of Aligners- Aligners are costly Dependence on patients’ cooperation and willingness to wear the aligners Some cases need attachments to be bonded on teeth surface Use of temporary anchorage devices may be required in severe cases Caution to be…
Are aligners better than braces?Aligners are a better choice than fixed appliances for mild cases. Aligners when compared to fixed braces offer added advantages Better results with aligners Faster treatment Lesser number of visits to Orthodontics Lesser emergency visits Aligners can also be used in complex cases with caution. ReferencesOrthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners and The…
Aligners Advantages Aligners are one of the most advanced and popular options for getting teeth straightened. Aligners advantages – Aligners are invisible Very easy to use and can be removed anytime Aligners can be removed before drinking & eating No eating/ drinking restrictions Easy to wear and take off Easy to take care of aligners…
What is dental decay? Dental decay is also called dental caries. It is caused by microorganisms that stay on teeth in the form of layers known as biofilm. Dental caries depends on multiple factors like the types of microorganisms, availability of sugars, quality of tooth surface, saliva, amount of time etc. Microorganisms need carbohydrates (sugar)…
How should you breathe in a relaxed state? Breathe in and out through nose with tongue sticking to palate and lips lightly in contact Activity of Diaphragm while breathing in and relaxation while breathing out 8-12 breaths per minute Silent (without any sound from nose, throat or chest) ReferenceMouth-breathing, malocclusion and the restoration of nasal…
Effects of mouth breathing on jaws of children & adolescents Habit of mouth breathing alters the balance of muscles of orofacial region. This muscle imbalance, if not corrected, leads to changes in jaws. Smaller width of upper and lower jaws Inadequate space for tongue Altered structure of jaws Less forward growth of upper and lower…
Effects of mouth breathing on orofacial muscles of children & adolescents In order to breathe through mouth, lips and mouth need to be kept open leading to alteration in the orofacial muscle activities. Normally, there is a balance of muscle forces from inside (tongue) and outside (lips and cheeks). Mouth breathing habit alters this balance…
Effects of Mouth breathing on faces of children & adolescents Mouth breathing is a habit when breathing if preferred through mouth instead of nose. This hampers all the functions of nasal breathing and affects the faces of growing children. The facial features observed are- Long and narrow face Increase in nose to chin distance called…
Functions of Breathing Breathing is a key function of human body. It sustains life by ventilation of air and maintenance of oxygen and carbon dioxide. There is more to breathing. The other functions it performs are- Affects the control on voluntary movements Posture control Regulation of physiologic functions Mental and emotional well being Influences various…
