Orthodontic Headgear: Definition, Uses and Types

 


cervical headgear disadvantages is an orthodontic appliance to treat jaw and facial deformities. Unlike most orthodontic appliances that you wear in the mouth, headgear is an extraoral appliance, which means you wear it out of your mouth and orthodontists use other parts outside the mouth to anchor (to fit in place) the appliance.

In orthodontics, changing the growth of the bone in the jaws is one of the main treatments to get to the aligned and right shape for your appearance. Headgear is the best treatment to correct jaw abnormalities especially when your child is still in growing age. Some people may choose surgeries for their jaw correction because their facial growth is no longer in development. But if treatment starts at earlier phases of children’s development, surgeries in adulthood will not be necessary.

 

What is teeth bonding?

Teeth bonding is a less invasive and relatively quick procedure where dentists use tooth-colored composite resin material to fix chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. It is used in closing the minor gaps between teeth and covering discoloration and staining.

Composite bonding provides a highly beautiful and natural smile appearance. It is almost undetectable from natural tooth structure, making it one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures.

The process of teeth bonding can generally take 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete. This involves several steps. First, the damaged tooth is cleaned and prepared. Your dentist then applies the bonding agent to help the composite adhere to the tooth surface. Next, your dentist applies composite resin to the tooth and uses a special light to harden the material.

Sulfur burp is the foul smelly burp that happens because of sulfur-containing foods or vegetables you had eaten. The hydrogen sulfide gas is the gas responsible for the foul odor of the rotten egg smell of these burps. The breakdown of the foods releases the excessive air which is formed into the burping also known as belching. When the food is processed in your stomach and digestive tract depending on the chemicals in the foods or drinks, some excessive gas is released.

Finally, the composite is shaped and sculpted to achieve the best contour for your tooth. The last part of your treatment involves polishing the composite. This gives a natural shiny look to your tooth or teeth which will transform your smile.

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