Cosmetic Dentistry And Its Impact On American Society

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with the treatment of misaligned jaws and teeth. They use pressure to move your teeth and arches into the proper position. Although Orthodontics may seem like a modern practice there is actually evidence of it dating back thousands of years; with orthodontic type bands showing up on mummies from ancient Egypt. In this paper we’ll go over several different topics including, but not limited to how much schooling is needed, how much money they make, do they have continuing education and if they have any specialized assistants. For this paper, I talked to a licensed Orthodontist, Dr. Sutter, for a first-hand account of what the specialty is like and involves.

Stephen Covey once said “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am the product of my decisions.” What I believe he meant by this is that it is not the events that find you that will make you, it is the events that you make that

Each patient would have a different case with different needs. Coming up with different solutions to each person’s tooth alignment would create a stimulating puzzle that I would be in charge of solving. Being able to observe the x-rays of every patient’s mouth would provide a challenge that requires its own unique solution. Since no two people have the same mouth, I would always require a keen method of perfecting the next person’s smile. I would anticipate my patients coming in for their monthly appointments so I could examine their improvement and develop relationships with them, just as I looked forward to coming in for my own orthodontist appointments. The excitement that came with seeing progress in my smile is a considerable contributing factor that inspired me to pursue orthodontics. I believe I would be changing the lives of an abundance of people that have the desire to transform their smile

Loma Linda University stands out for many reasons. First of all, the faith that is embodied within the university community is very appealing. Connecting people who prioritize faith in their daily lives results in establishing a healthy network of individuals who value one another and work closely together. This not

Hey Alexa! Braces are what sparked my interest in the dental field too! Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to be a dental hygienist, but overtime my mind has changed. Now that I have circled back around to the dental field, I have decided to start out in dental assisting and work towards getting my dental hygiene later in life. It's really interesting to learn about what sparked a person’s interest in a particular

Goal: Help reader decide if Invisalign is right for them Total Words in this Document: Title: Is Invisalign Right for You? Straight teeth are associated with everything from a better social life, better employment opportunities, and a higher self-esteem. Even so, there is typically hesitation from most adults who do not want the time and financial expense necessary to invest in braces, especially when their first thought turns to traditional metal braces. New technology, though, like Invisalign, has helped to make straight teeth a possibility for individuals who want discreet and effective treatment options.

In the book Smile there was a character named Raina Telgemeler, she had to get braces. Raina thought that she didn’t need to get braces because her teeth looked fine. When she got braces she had felt insecure because of the way she looked, she thought that everyone will make fun of her and tease her. In the end when she got her braces taken off she felt more confident than ever. I can relate to that because when I had gotten braces I never wanted to smile for anything. I was self conscious that I had food stuck in it or just in general I felt different because I got my braces on at such an early age. After I had gotten it taken off I was beyond happy because it felt like my confidence had just went up so much. Getting braces is something that

“Over four million people in the U.S. wear braces, and 25 percent of these individuals are adults. If you have a misaligned jaw or out-of-place teeth, be sure to ask your dentist if braces are right for you.” (A Biographical Portrait of Edward Hartley Angle, Nov. 6)

After almost a lifetime of going to orthodontist appointments for myself, I began to realize what a great job becoming an orthodontist would be. When I was about 9 or 10 years old, I had began the first stage of braces. After that, I was given instructions of how to properly take care of my teeth, such as which foods I couldn’t eat. I did not enjoy the entire experience throughout the years, but was relieved when they were removed before my first year of high school. Then I put on my retainer, and discovered it was like having braces

Thank you for taking the oppertunity to view my paper. My name is Annmarie Dicket and I'm 16 years old . Getting braces for me would not only stop the discomfort in my mouth caused by overcrowding but it will give me confidence in my smile, I will be able to laugh with out being selfconticous about my smile , people will not bully me because of my teeth anymore

We all know the power of a smile. It changest our moods and others. It lifts up our confidence and remove our nervous feeling. Somehow, people love to see us smile, until they find something 'unusual'. It can be misaligned teeth, yellowish teeth and even dark spots. Of course

Dr. Thacker Orthodontics Scholarship     To some orthodontistry is just an ordinary cosmetic change, but for me it’s both a learning experience and a life changer. Getting braces has certainly benefitted my life. My new smile created from the works of orthodontistry has allowed me to gain confidence with my smile. Before I stepped foot inside Thacker Orthodontics, I used to be self-conscious about my own smile that I would try to hide it while photos were taken. Nevertheless, when I started the process with braces, it was astonishing observing the slow but subtle changes of my teeth. Watching this process uphand enabled me to learn about the impact a smile possesses. When my braces were removed and I saw the results I couldn’t help but smile.

Generally, the average person imagines that the braces are for teens. Well, things have dramatically changed in the dental world. The fact is that more and more adults are opting for braces to correct their teeth. Certainly, they realize that it is never too late to start thinking about getting

Char Williams Get in line for Invisalign MKTU 603 Marketing Management Week 6 Case Study: Invisalign Sunday, December 8, 2013 Abstract Invisalign was founded in 1997 by two graduate students with no dental or orthodontic experience. What they did have was an idea about how to make “braces” aesthetically pleasing and nearly invisible. They were able to secure initial funding, set their sights on their target market and worked to build relationships and train approximately 75% of all US orthodontists (Coughlan and Hennessy, 2004, p.7). However, something wasn’t clicking; consumers didn’t believe the hype. Their advertising campaign was moving full steam ahead and inquiries were steadily growing, but being able to convert

The history of orthodontics has been intimately linked with the history of dentistry for more than 2000 years.[1] Dentistry, had its origins as a part of medicine. According to the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), archaeologists have discovered mummified ancients with crude metal bands wrapped around individual teeth.[2] Malocclusion is not a disease, but abnormal alignment of the teeth and the way the upper and lower teeth fit together. The prevalence of malocclusion varies,[3][4] but using orthodontic treatment indices,[5][6] which categorize malocclusions in terms of severity, it can be said that nearly 30% of the population present with malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment.[7]