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Lingual Braces Vs. Invisalign

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When you are looking for ways to get straighter teeth and a better smile without letting the whole world know you’re doing it, two popular choices these days are lingual braces, braces worn on the tongue-facing side of the teeth rather than in front, and Invisalign, a clear aligner worn over the teeth. Both are gaining popularity because they can fix your smile while keeping aesthetics in mind—with either option, you don’t have to walk around flashing metal braces every time you smile. With these two methods to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? It is important to know the pros and cons of each before you make your decision. Lingual Braces vs. Invisalign: The Basics Both methods can give you straighter teeth and overall better oral health but do so in different ways. Invisalign consists of a clear aligner, much like a retainer, that is worn over the teeth for 22-24 hours a day. It must be taken off before eating or drinking (except water). Invisalign treatment u...

Why Are Some of Us Born Without Wisdom Teeth?

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Why do some people lack wisdom teeth? Find out more from our Clinical Head and General Dentist, Dr. Marwan today! http://ift.tt/2vr8fh5 from General Dentist Hammond, Louisiana http://ift.tt/2xLGegT from Orthodontist WordPress http://ift.tt/2x4c63d

Two Important Transitions for a Rewarding Dental Career

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Congratulations! After many years of hard work, you graduated from dental school ready to treat patients and be the first line of defense in their overall physical health. For most in dentistry, this means heading out into the world to practice newly learned clinical skills as an associate in an established practice. A few recent […] The post Two Important Transitions for a Rewarding Dental Career appeared first on ACTdental . http://ift.tt/2wkd20X from General Dentist Hammond, Louisiana http://ift.tt/2we2HVT from Orthodontist WordPress http://ift.tt/2wEZKyL

Who’s your superhero?

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“We’ve got superheroes all around us loving the heck out of dentistry.” Those are the words of Dr. Dawn Wehking, a speaker at ADA 2016. It begs the question – who’s your superhero? It’s great if they’re a dentist, but it’s fine if they’re not! It could be anyone who helped you along the way – a teacher, a coach, a friend. Share this post on Facebook and let us know, or comment below! Who’s your superhero? #ADAMember #NewDentist #Dentistry #Dentist #ADAATL #Inspiration #BeInspired A post shared by American Dental Association (@americandentalassociation) on Aug 28, 2017 at 11:51am PDT http://ift.tt/2wMTe9C from General Dentist Hammond, Louisiana http://ift.tt/2gl3LSH from Orthodontist WordPress http://ift.tt/2vmqsg0

Pathways to dentistry: Private practice owner

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As a boy, Dr. Hadi Ghazzouli remembers raising family members’ eyebrows with his peculiar interest in washing his grandfather’s denture. “I found it fascinating,” he said, adding with a laugh that his parents “weren’t sure if they should be happy” about their tot’s unusual hobby. But the curiosity about dentistry never wore off, and these days Dr. Ghazzouli oversees two dental practices in Pennsylvania. Dr. Hadi Ghazzouli After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Ghazzouli completed a general practice residency at a hospital that he said “reaffirmed” his interest in being a business owner in addition to a dentist. “It gave me the opportunity to talk with different dentists around the area and gauge what I wanted to do,” he said of the residency. Around that time, one of his dental instructors whom he had kept in touch with called. He needed help in one of his dental offices and wanted Dr. Ghazzouli to step in. After two years working at h...

Futudent EduCam goes mobile

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Dental video just went mobile with the new Futudent Recording App for Android . Futudent is pleased to release the new app which makes tether-free filming possible for all EduCam users, old and new. The new app finally make it easy to film your work wherever you want from your own point of view, without needing to be connected to the computer. http://ift.tt/2vDQnLi from General Dentist Hammond, Louisiana http://ift.tt/2xGuTyH from Orthodontist WordPress http://ift.tt/2vwwkiN

Orthodontist Directions

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Find out more about the top orthodontist in Houston that provides Lingual Braces as a service. Tom F. Hall, DDS, MS- Orthodontist Find out more about Lingual Braces:  http://ift.tt/2wvEsUb Tom F. Hall, DDS, MS- Orthodontist from Orthodontist WordPress http://ift.tt/2wvLMzf