Everyone knows the benefits of dental floss. However, most people aren't aware of just how many things dental use can be used for. Dental floss is more durable than people think, which makes it perfect for a variety of daily and household tasks. Here are five things you can use your dental floss for other than your oral hygiene:
1. Sew on Your Buttons
Believe it or not, dental floss is pretty strong.
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If you have a child, you will want to know all you can about keeping their teeth healthy. One way to do this is by learning about some of the most common baby teeth myths. From learning about these myths, you can avoid making mistakes in caring for your child's teeth, helping them to keep their pearly whites strong.
Myth #1 – It is unnecessary to take your child to the dentist until they are older.
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Hyperdontia is a rare genetic condition that causes too many permanent teeth to grow in your mouth. These teeth can either break through the gums and crowd out the other teeth, or can remain under the surface and cause an abscess. In either case, hyperdontia can impair your chewing, speaking and/or your self esteem. Visit your dentist for a consultation and you will discover that there are a few different ways to correct your hyperdontia.
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Having a great smile is often the key to higher self esteem, and will promote confidence in both teens and adults. A straight smile will get you to smile more often, and you will appear happier to those around you. If you know that you have teeth that need straightening, two major choices are options: the invisalign system and traditional braces.
How Invisalign is Different than Traditional Braces
While traditional braces use a bracket on each tooth and a series of wires, the Invisalign system uses form fitted, see through trays that are removable.
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If you or your child play a woodwind musical instrument and are interested in getting braces, you might be worried that having braces on your teeth could keep you from playing your instrument. This guide will teach you about some of the common difficulties, how to overcome them and what alternatives might benefit you.
Types Of Instruments
Playing an instrument after getting braces is possible, but it requires an adjustment period where you re-learn how to manipulate the shape of your mouth, how hard you press it against your instrument, and adjusting accordingly until the sound the instrument produces is the same as before you had braces.
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