Dentists advices on our crowding teeth. The earlier you start, the easier treatment is.

From around the age of six, a child’s facial and dental development can often look wrong, but parents are told to wait until the ages of 11, 12 or 13 before having orthodontic treatment specifically braces to correct crooked and crowded teeth. With modern technology, parents and children don’t need to wait until these ages. In fact, according to Dr. Gamiel Urbi, a Myofunctional Orthodontist at MRC Clinic located at Trinona Mall in Quezon City, it’s better to start treatment early and correct the underlying causes of the problem (incorrect muscle function of the lips and tongue) commonly cause by mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, reverse swallowing and thumb sucking (also known as incorrect myofunctional habits). Dr. Urbi is also the president of Green Apple Dental Group whose main clinic in Cebu is attracting foreign clients from the US and neighboring Asian countries.

The soft tissues in the mouth control dental position and should be treated in conjunction with any orthodontic appliance therapy. Treating the soft tissue inside the mouth is highly important as research shows the position of the teeth is determined by the lips and tongue. Also, positive facial growth depends on correct function and correct breathing.

When the permanent teeth erupt at 6 to 8 years of age, the child’s appearance often becomes worse.
The MRC Clinic’s approach is to evaluate your child from 5 to 8 years of age, looking for the causes of crooked teeth, and suggesting treatment for these causes right away.

Correcting these incorrect myofunctional habits at an early age allows for the child to develop correct arch development, good dental alignment, improved jaw growth and overall a better looking face.

MRC Trainers
The MRC Trainers are appliances that straighten the teeth and jaws by teaching the tongue to sit in the correct position, correcting swallowing patterns and teaching children to breathe through their nose normally.

The trainers are also designed to put light aligning forces on crooked teeth to straighten them and to create a wider arch form. This effect produces not only straight teeth, but better facial appearance. This reduces the need to use braces, and extractions are rarely required.

The trainers must be worn daily for at least 1 hour per day plus overnight while sleeping. While the trainer is the most important part of your treatment, it cannot do everything. It is important that we assist the use of the trainer by doing certain tongue, mouth and breathing activities. These activities should be performed daily along with wearing the trainer.

Read more about the other Dental Medical Procedures Dentists can provide you to improve your look. Looking for the closest Dental Clinic In your area? Read more about the Best Medical Dental Group In the Country Read here.

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Adapted from Manila Topix Magazine
March-April 2010 Edition
By LEONY R. GARCIA

Tips and tricks to whiten your teeth at home

Wonder how celebrities get pearly white teeth? But celebrities earn enough loathes of money to afford the latest in teeth whitening treatments. And despite dentists charging hundreds of dollars per session, bad hygiene and eating habit can still make the results fade away easily. So here are some of the tips and tricks experts recommend, making use of resources easily found at home.

• Drink water with high fluoride. Tap water has high fluoride, but it is advisable to boil tap water first before drinking.
• Dip your toothbrush in baking soda and vigorously brush for 2 minutes. This can replace regular toothpaste if you like. Many years ago, in fact, people brushed solely with baking soda.
• Dip your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide and brush vigorously for 2 minutes. You can do this after the baking soda, or at the same time. Do not, however, swallow the hydrogen peroxide. Rinse your mouth thoroughly before swallowing any water.
• Rinse your mouth with water after you eat anything. It doesn't matter how small your snack. Always take a swig of water, swish it around in your mouth, and spit. This will get rid of any lagging sugar or food scraps that could cause decay.
• Add more fruits and vegetables to you diet. Fruits and vegetables do a lot more for your body than simply keeping you lean. They promote dental health and whiter teeth.

Dentists charge about $100 per session for a laser teeth whitening procedure. Laser whitening procedures take up to 8 sessions for achieving the best coat of pearly white teeth. But the tips above are some little things that can certainly help. But experts still recommend consulting a Dental Practitioner first for the best results.

So find the best dentists in your area now, and learn more about the different types of dental medical procedures to improve the look of your teeth!

Writer: Marc Raymond Co

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Sources from: Kendra Dahlstrom, ehow news read.