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One of the first questions that patients ask (if not before, then definitely after the braces go on), is how long the braces will stay on? There is not one correct answer for this question as so many factors tie in to shaping your treatment time. But there are a couple of guidelines that make it possible to guess, roughly, how much time you are going to spend in braces.

What kind of micro flora and fauna you have in your mouth can mean the difference between a mouth full of cavities and a healthy, brilliant smile. The human mouth is full of bacteria, all the time, even after brushing, as is the human intestinal tract and the surface of the skin, which produces its very own bacteria to fight off invaders. Getting the right kind of bacteria is very important though, as some bacteria, like streptococcus mutans, is only good for dissolving enamel and has absolutely no other function. Other ones, like bifidus essensis may be good for your intestines and your mouth, while still others are good if they are present in small numbers, but must not proliferate too much, because they can start to do damage.

There are many different kinds of dental implants on the market, and they are made by many different brands. It is hard to understand what the difference between two brands of dental implant are, and the descriptions websites and dental implant manufacturers give do not make things any easier for the layman at all. While people understand the difference between different kinds of dental implants (they are meant to replace different teeth, and vary in shape and size according to the gap they need to fill), things like what special surface treatment the dental implant has, who made the implant are not entirely clear. In this article, we wish to talk about our preference, and why we use the dental implants we use.