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If you’re trying to think of the perfect gift to give that special someone who has everything (perhaps that person is yourself). How about a new smile?
Dr. Fred Guerra, with Guerra Dental, said those treatments can be easier to come by these days. Dr. Guerra explains adults who are not happy with their teeth can try some relatively simple fixes your general dentist can usually help you out with.
"Braces used to be just for kids. The generations before us that didn't have their teeth straightened when they were youngsters lived with it throughout a lifetime," Guerra said. "There are some new techniques that focus for adults and it's more or less cosmetic orthodontics," Guerra said.
If you have seen your kids go through the process of braces, Dr. Guerra said simple adult cases are far less involved.
“Braces for children are during that developing stage where they're getting the jaws lined perfectly so that's why the treatment may take two three four years at time," Guerra said. "There are some procedures and products, like Invisalign, or ClearCorrect that are cosmetically focused for the anterior six teeth top and bottom."
Guerra said adults should ask their dentist about possible options if they're not happy with their smile.
If the case is more serious, Dr. Guerra said a good dentist will know when to refer you to an orthodontist. However, if you’re not comfortable with crooked teeth, having them straightened can help boost your self esteem and provide important health benefits for your mouth.
“It can prevent the wear tear on teeth. Things that are straight aligned perfectly last longer it's an engineering principle. Teeth are more easy to clean, easy to maintain and of course the benefit of a straight healthy smile,” Guerra said.
If you have questions, follow up with your dentist.
Wednesday morning, 1,000 people remain evacuated from their homes as the fast moving 117 fire burns East of Hanover.
Wednesday morning, 1,000 people remain evacuated from their homes as the fast moving 117 fire burns East of Hanover.
If you haven't heard the story of Toby the cat, it's a sad one, but has a happy ending that'll warm your heart. Toby was given to another family when his family realized they didn't want him anymore. But when Toby realized he missed his family, he traveled 12 miles back to his home, only to be rejected.
If you haven't heard the story of Toby the cat, it's a sad one, but has a happy ending that'll warm your heart. Toby was given to another family when his family realized they didn't want him anymore. But when Toby realized he missed his family, he traveled 12 miles back to his home, only to be rejected.
A fire burning in Eastern Baca County over the Western Kansas border is nearly 50,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon. Fire officials updated the fire has burned 33,384 acres in Colorado and 15,026 in Kansas as of 4:00 p.m. The fire is believed to now be 85 percent contained.
A fire burning in Eastern Baca County over the Western Kansas border is nearly 50,000 acres as of Wednesday afternoon. Fire officials updated the fire has burned 33,384 acres in Colorado and 15,026 in Kansas as of 4:00 p.m. The fire is believed to now be 85 percent contained.
The Cripple Creek City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday night to approve a project of special merit designation needed to build a new six-story hotel and parking garage for the Bronco Billy's casino.
The Cripple Creek City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday night to approve a project of special merit designation needed to build a new six-story hotel and parking garage for the Bronco Billy's casino.
