Separators are a small rounded shaped elastics, placed between your teeth before applying orthodontic bands. They create space between teeth so that silver bands will fit easily on the back teeth. These are placed approximately a week before or some time at the same visit when braces are placed. They can come out if they made enough space or if you play with them. Sticky foods and chewing gum may also cause a separator to come out. If you lose a separator you should go back to your doctor to place them again.

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This appliance combine the use of upper and lower bite blocks to position the mandible forward for skeletal Class II correction. The appliance was first developed by Scottish Orthodontist William Clark and Orthodontic Technician James Watt in 1977. The Twin Block has become the most popular functional appliance in use in the United Kingdom and is gaining popularity across Europe and the USA. The Twin Block appliance is used to help a receded jaw grow forward and skinny or narrow jaws grow wider to help you keep all of your permanent teeth. Clark Twin Block appliance Indicated for following malocclusions

• Class II Division I
• Class II Division 2
• Class I open bites
• Class I closed bites
• Class III
• Lateral arch constriction
• Anterior/posterior arch length discrepancies
• Can also be used effectively in TMJ therapy

Bad breath or Halitosis

It’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. If you’re concerned about bad breath, see your dentist right away.Bad breath is caused by bacteria that hide under the tongue and in the grooves and rough edges of teeth. As bacteria come in contact with food particles they can turn these food particles into sulfur compounds.lack of regular brushing and flossing can encourage the reaction that leads to bad breath, and of course eating foods like garlic and onions.

What are the causes of bad breath?

Most cases of bad breath are nothing to worry about, but bad breath can signal an ongoing health problem such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease, gum disease, dry mouth (xerostomia), infection in the respiratory tract, chronic sinusitis, postnasal drip, chronic bronchitis, gastrointestinal disturbance. Other factors can cause bad breath, such as Tobacco products, alcohol, morning breath, poor oral hygiene, braces and dentures.

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