Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Isreal Olabanji is a certified Dental Nurse in Nigeria with experience in oral health education, public health, dental instruments, and patient care. He writes evidence-based dental and oral health content for readers in Nigeria, the United States, and beyond, making expert oral care guidance accessible no matter where you're reading from. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.

What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is an orthodontic appliance that straightens misaligned, gappy, or crowded teeth with the help of a series of clear plastic aligners. Aligners are changed on a 2-week basis for an overall period of 6 to 18 months, depending on the severity of misalignment. The bespoke aligners are created from a digital iTERO® scan of the patient’s teeth. What makes Invisalign® special is that the aligners are removable. However, it is not recommended to remove aligners for an extended amount of time, as this could delay the straightening process. Dentists and Orthodontists recommend that aligners only be…

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Are you looking for the best options of antibiotics for a toothache? Here is our prescription of antibiotics for toothache as recommended by our dentists and  experts Toothache is always painful and it may disturb your day to day activities or ruin your sleep. The major problem is that there is no instant cure for a toothache. Over the counter, painkillers might relieve your pain temporary but it will re-occur again. Your best option is to use antibiotics to treat the pain for a few days if you want an instant cure for toothache. Although, it is recommended to visit…

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Dental braces are the best option to straighten teeth, fix the gap, but it is necessary to avoid these nine foods to ensure braces don’t do more harm than good.  Let’s assumed you corrected your crowded or crooked teeth, or a misaligned jaw, and unknowingly you eat all the foods that make your dental braces worst and effectively rotting your teeth. 9 Dangerous Foods to Never Eat with Braces Good oral hygiene can eliminate cavities and decay teeth, and improve your oral health. 1. Sticky and Hard Candy One of the major reasons to avoid this food is that…

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Dental extraction forceps have different sizes and shapes. The choice of forceps depends on your preferred tools has a dentist or the instruments that you use more often. Instruments used for dental extraction as a short blade design and a long handle to offer more mechanical support. Most dental extraction forceps come with a primary or baby tooth equivalent. Types of dental extraction forceps © aie-dental Upper forceps have their grips in line with the blades while lower forceps have their handles at right angles to the blade. Blades vary in width, length,…

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Having healthy, presentable white teeth has so many benefits. Not to be shallow, but in this age of selfies and Instagram, a good smile is a very valuable asset. If you feel insecure about not having the perfect smile because of your teeth, fret not! You can get rid of teeth stains at a dentist in Worcester. With that being said, sometimes just brushing your teeth every morning and before you sleep simply wouldn’t cut it. You will need to also have healthy oral hygiene habits to maintain both health and appearance. Don’t forget, bad dental hygiene can also lead…

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