The Importance of Having Straight Teeth | Shinagawa Dental Blog

The Importance of Having Straight Teeth

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Having straight teeth can definitely give one a better smile and overall appearance but actually, there’s more to it than that.

It is that important for you to make sure you have straight teeth as that maintains a good personality and sound oral health.

For instance, if you happen to lack straight teeth, bacteria, food particles, and plaque can easily develop in the gaps of your teeth that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush or dental floss. These may lead you to other oral diseases.

Correctly aligned teeth can keep you away from bacteria, gum disease, and tooth decay while also alleviating issues that can be caused by chewing difficulties as well as an improper bite or speech and jaw problems.

More specifically, here are the benefits and advantages that straightened teeth can deliver:

  • Reduce the risk of jaw trouble and problems
  • Help avoid periodontal disease
  • Protect your overall health

Yes, it’s much healthier when you have straight teeth. Straightening your teeth will not only give you a killer smile, but it can likewise improve your oral and physical health.

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Having straight teeth isn’t too farfetched these days, thanks to the advancements in dentistry.

At Shinagawa Orthodontics, we certainly know the benefits of aligned teeth and we most definitely can give that to you with our advanced cosmetic braces and invisible aligners (Invisalign).

Our dentists can most certainly straighten your teeth effectively. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517.

Travelling & Blogging is Now Better with Mirriam’s Perfect Vision

Travelling & Blogging is Now Better with Mirriam’s Perfect Vision

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For someone who lives life to the fullest, it’s essential to have a sharp vision for every occasion.

For a travel and lifestyle blogger like Mirriam, having sharp eyesight is a requisite for her to be able to maximize her craft and passion.

She was struggling with her poor vision and the inconvenience of her glasses for years. Fortunately, that’s all in the past now.

Upon learning that having LASIK at Shinagawa can do wonders, getting the procedure for a brighter vision was a no-brainer for her.

“I’ve been four-eyed for years. When I learned about Shinagawa’s LASIK, I told myself that I would have that procedure no matter what, and I did,” shared Mirriam.

Her expectations were indeed met as her LASIK went smooth as silk.

“My LASIK procedure was just about 5 minutes only and it was totally painless!”

There’s no looking back now for Mirriam as she is definitely relishing the convenience and beyond-perfect vision that LASIK gave her.

“I now have a 20/16 vision, even better than 20/20! Now, I can do everything without having to wear glasses.”

Lastly, she’s grateful at how Shinagawa made her LASIK journey a memorable and life-changing one.

“The staff and doctors of Shinagawa were all very informative and accommodating. Thank you, Shinagawa!” expressed Mirriam.

Don’t be envious, have your own perfect vision instead. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 and explore how you can finally get that bright vision you always wanted with LASIK.

Differences Between Cataract And Glaucoma | Shinagawa Cataract Blog

Differences Between Cataract And Glaucoma

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Cataract and glaucoma are eye conditions that can potentially cause loss of vision. However, don’t be confused as they have significant differences.

While cataracts are painless and gradual and are manifested by transparency loss, glaucoma can either be slow and subtle, or quick and painful. Having a cataract results in cloudiness as light is prevented from entering the eye properly, causing blurry vision. Glaucoma is the condition wherein the buildup in the pressure of the eye causes some damage to the optic nerve, which is the critical link of the eye to the brain to process visual information.

Since it is curable for most of the time, cataract, though possible, is an unlikely cause of blindness. On the other hand, glaucoma can cause irreversible blindness and shall be treated accordingly.

Both cataract and glaucoma can be treated surgically however, the loss of vision that the latter can cause cannot be reversed whereas that can be reversed with cataract surgery.

Cataract surgery is quite different from the surgery that treats glaucoma. In the cases of cataract, the cloudy lens of the eye is removed and then replaced with an artificial lens. As for glaucoma, its surgery often involves the use of a laser which is used to open up the tiny canals that are blocked to stop the fluid from escaping from the front of the eye. When the conditions are caught and treated properly, there is a good chance that the outcome can be positive. Glaucoma demands early diagnosis as intervention is necessary.

The symptoms of glaucoma are quite different from cataract as it can suddenly happen and can be the cause of rapid loss of vision along with severe pain, blurred eyesight, and nausea.

For cataract, when it begins to have a detrimental impact on your everyday life, it is the time to have them surgically removed.

If you need urgent help with your cataract, Shinagawa is more than ready to do the job for you.

For inquiries and scheduling of a consultation, contact our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 l (+63) 917 862 7454 l (+63) 921 217 0517