The iTero Element Intraoral Scanner is designed to fit seemlessly into your practice. Whether you are a general practitioner or orthodontist, the iTero Element intraoral scanner is designed to deliver speed, reliability, intuitive operations, and outstanding visualization capabilities. SCAN IN MOTION Continuous scanning design lets you scan in motion. The software automatically detects and repositions scanning start and stop points when you move to a new scanning position wi

Question: If you start smoking at age 18 and smoke one pack a day, how many teeth are you likely to lose by the time you are 35 years old? Answer: Four to five teeth. Men who smoke lose 2.9 teeth for every 10 years of smoking, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. For women, it's 1.5 teeth per decade. Smokers are about twice as likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, according to the results of two separate 30-year studies at Tufts University in Boston that inve

What is a mouthguard? A mouthguard is a flexible plastic appliance that’s worn during athletic and recreational activities to protect your mouth from injuries. The American Dental Association recommends that people of all ages use a properly fitted mouthguard in any sport that may pose a risk of injury. Do mouthguards prevent injuries? Mouthguards can prevent serious injuries such as brain hemorrhages, unconscious incidents, jaw fractures and neck injuries by helping to avoid