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Porcelain or Composite Dental Veneers: Which Best Suits You?

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It’s no secret that veneers are the key to a smile makeover and proper cosmetic correction. Say your teeth are chipped, malformed, discolored, or cannot be whitened through products, veneers are an excellent option! In Manila, premium dental clinics take pride in their quality dental veneers , be it porcelain or composite. However, selecting the right type for you may be tricky. That’s why we’ve made a rundown of their differences for you to understand them. Don’t forget to schedule a dental veneer consultation with your trusted dentist after! Cost Getting dental veneers as an aesthetic procedure may tend to be expensive. Remember, veneers modify your teeth by removing the outer layer of your teeth and replacing them with porcelain or composite. Thus, the process is irreversible. Make sure your dentist is an expert in smile design and that you like their style to get your money’s worth. Treatment can cost from Php40,000 to Php200,000 depending on your oral health and selected venee...

4 Types of Dental Braces

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Orthodontics is always in demand in the Philippines. It is a branch of dentistry that deals with correcting the alignment of the teeth and proper bite to improve oral health. One of the most common orthodontic solutions that is often sought for is braces. Braces do best in fixing malocclusions, overbites, underbites, crossbites, open bites, deep bites, misplaced teeth, and diastema (gaps between teeth). They work by applying pressure to the teeth and gums and gradually move them to ideal positions. More than aligning the teeth, braces also help to prevent temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), help maintain a healthy oral cavity, improve overall appearance, and boost one’s confidence. The only downside is that the duration of wearing braces may last from six months to four years. Patients may also experience mouth sores, difficulty in speech, and increased plaque buildup as side effects. Still, more and more people are availing braces as getting the perfect smile they desire is trul...