If your teenager wears braces, the dentist will provide him or her with a list of instructions on oral appliance care. While orthodontic appliance instructions typically include things to avoid such as chewing gum or eating sticky foods, they will probably not list the reasons for bleeding gums when wearing braces. Here are three reasons teenagers may experience gingival bleeding when wearing braces and what they can do about them:
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You don't have to go to the dentist to have your teeth bleached; there are whitening kits you can use at home to improve your pearly whites. However, this doesn't mean that everyone should resort to at-home dental bleaching; it may not be suitable for some people. However, you may be a candidate for at-home bleaching if:
You Need Minimal Whitening
At-home whitening kits work, but they may not over you the extensive bleaching you may get from your cosmetic dentist.
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Being afraid or anxious about going to the dentist is nothing to be ashamed about. It's estimated that 30 to 40 million people in the United States avoid seeing the dentist due to dental anxiety or phobia. However, that doesn't mean that your anxiety has to keep you from the dentist's office. Here are a few things you can do to manage the stress and anxiety that come with dental appointments.
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