LDL cholesterol sometimes is called âbadâ cholesterol. A high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. (Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your body.) HDL cholesterol sometimes is called âgoodâ cholesterol. This is because it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver.
Spacers are usually used to put spaces in between teeth before braces are established. It can be agitating or painful, but patients are often warned not to pick at them or they will fall out. They are usually rubber, but sometimes they can be metal. They can be used when a patient's teeth are too close together.
Like braces, Invisalign shifts your teeth into a straighter position. Note that Invisalign might not work for more complex overlaps. Ask your dentist if this option will work for you. If you have a slight overlap, your dentist can use the contouring and reshaping procedure to narrow the teeth that overlap the others. Your dentist will use a drill or laser to remove a small amount of enamel. Next, he or she will use abrasive strips to sculpt your tooth into a more attractive shape.