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Orthodontic Appliance

   Usually, the teeth of the upper and lower jaws misalign when they close. This occurrence is known as malocclusion. Malocclusion is not a serious health problem. However, it can present serious craniofacial anomalies characterized by a distorted face and one finding it hard to speak or chew food. Serious cases of malocclusion are usually corrected using orthodontic treatment. However, a surgical procedure is necessary in severe cases. Definition Of An Orthodontic Appliance Orthodontic treatment uses an orthodontic appliance to correct malocclusions. Thus, an orthodontic appliance is a dental gear that applies force on the teeth of the upper and lower jaws to correct a malocclusion. Types Of Orthodontic Appliances They are two types of Orthodontic Appliances; active orthodontic appliances and functional orthodontic appliances. Active Orthodontic Appliances   These dental gears apply pressure on the teeth to fix and match with other teeth on the upper and lower jaws. Exa...

Multiculturalism: The Inescapable Necessity of Our Interconnected World

On November 11, 2018, the world marked 100 years since the end of World War I—a conflict that claimed over 20 million lives and decimated an entire generation. Yet, as memorials honored the fallen, a troubling irony emerged: the very ideologies that fueled that catastrophic war—monoculturalism and hyper-nationalism—are experiencing a revival in the 21st century. From the rise of exclusionary politics in Europe to the nativist rhetoric dominating U.S. discourse, societies are flirting with the same forces that once set continents ablaze. History’s lesson is unambiguous: Monoculturalism is not a recipe for peace, but a catalyst for conflict. The inability to tolerate difference—whether cultural, religious, or ethnic—has been a root cause of wars from the 18th century through WWII. Today, as globalization binds economies tighter than ever, the fantasy of cultural purity isn’t just regressive—it’s economically and socially impossible. The Flawed Case for Monoculturalism Proponents argue th...

When Do Children Start Teething

  Teeth are an essential part of the body, mainly because we all eat to live. Teeth help digest food by slicing, crushing, and grinding it into small pieces, which are further digested by our bodies. Additionally, teeth help us speak well and improve our appearance. Babies, like us, also need teeth at some point in their development to prepare for and adapt to weaning. So, when do babies start teething? Teething Schedule Before we discuss when babies start teething, we must first define the term "teething." Teething is the breakthrough or the emergence of an infant's teeth out of the gums. Medically, it is called odontiasis. Teething typically starts when babies are six months old and continue up to their third year of life, where it pauses when all milk teeth have emerged. The milk teeth, also known as baby teeth, temporary teeth, or primary teeth, are the first teeth people develop during the infant and toddler stages of development. Later, people develop permanent teet...