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I dropped off my new dental insurance card for my children's braces soon after I started my new job. Braces, if you are not aware, are expensive. However, I cannot fault the children for that. Their crooked smiles are not their mistake, their mother’s smile is perfect and since I had major orthodontic work done as a child and my father had problems with his teeth I am sure my children get any trouble with their teeth from their father.
The investment, in my view, is well worth the money. Having an engaging smile and a positive image of oneself can be an enormous aid to leading a successful and productive life.
I remember hearing the statement a person can make a good first impression within five seconds to when meeting someone for the first time. For example, on most job interviews making a solid initial introduction is vital in convincing a prospective employer you are somebody they might want to hire. Throughout the course of my life I recall numerous instances where folks have looked upon me favorably as result of sporting a nice smile.
The path to a solid smile has not been easy one. I endured nearly 10 years of braces and several of my permanent teeth missing as a consequence of the major orthodontic work completed while I was a child.
Twenty years ago when I had braces orthodontics was definitely not as user friendly as they are today. In those days, the wires which adjusted the position of the teeth needed to be re-adjusted on monthly basis which made chewing anything harder than applesauce uncomfortable for a few days. Also, there were many occasions where the metal would rub up against the inside of you gums causing irritation. In the end, the discomfort was much worth the pride of being able to flash a beautiful smile.
I recalled a conversation I had with my children’s orthodontist prior to his retirement who seemed surprised I remembered my orthodontist’s name 30 years after my final checkup. For those of us with major issues what would the alternative be if trained professionals did not exist to provide beautiful smiles? If you had braces as a child and you are now an adult do you remember who my orthodontist was? I do.
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An orthodontist is a dentist who specialized in correction of occlusion in teeth. Orthodontist San Diego will help to solve the tooth problems. Mostly, the common tool used is dental braces. A set of wires and other metals along with relevant components that are assembled to change the shape of jaw and the teeth. The other components that are used for dental devices such as ceramics or plastics. In some cases, may be gold as other metal alternatives. Mostly children are the usual patients for an orthodontists. And even adults also using these dental devices for the correction of their teeth.
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