Presence of #teeth from extinct hominin challenges view that only members of Homo genus used #complex tools

SDC says it is the user's "responsibility to see a dentist" and receive a clean bill of health for their #teeth and gums within six months of starting #treatment.

He said two showed visible signs of gum disease, meaning the #aligners could "loosen the #teeth sufficiently to cause #tooth loss".

The BBC showed Dr Crouch three SDC plans - a 3D interactive image of #teeth that maps how they could move during #treatment - presented to potential customers.

The results could be "#disastrous" if the #teeth aren't monitored properly.

According to UK dental associations, 3D scans and DIY #teeth moulds used in remote orthodontics are not sufficient for approving #aligners.

She says she has treated someone who lost their front #tooth after using the aligners because they moved her #teeth too quickly, skewing her bite.

If decay or gum disease is missed in a physical check-up, #people risk losing some of their #teeth.

Dentist Dr Victoria Sampson says #users may underestimate the force aligners put on #teeth.

Once someone starts wearing braces, regular appointments allow dentists to monitor how #teeth are moving and to spot and address #complications.

The #health of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, the #teeth and gums, and whether the roots of the teeth can sustain movement, are some of the factors dentists consider.

But after six months, he posted on #Reddit: "One of my front #teeth has become wobbly.

Jamie, a father from Glasgow, turned to Smile Direct #Club (SDC) after being quoted £4,000-£6,000 for straightening his #teeth.

says they straighten #teeth faster and cheaper than #traditional braces.

Jamie, a father from Glasgow, turned to Smile Direct Club (SDC) after being #quoted £4,000-£6,000 for straightening his #teeth.

#Life #is #short #smile #while #you

#Still #have #teeth

Take good care of your teeth. It takes 5 minutes a day and almost no cost to maintain dental hygiene. It takes a lifetime and a lot of money to correct it.

#Teeth 

#health