Adolescence may result in some additional oral health needs:
– Braces may be required to straighten teeth, improving confidence and enabling improved dental hygiene.
– Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist can help improve bad breath and spot any problems such as impacted wisdom teeth, which can result in infections and pain.
– Professional teeth whitening is available to improve a teen’s self- confidence.
“Adolescence is an especially important time to pay special attention to good oral health.”
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https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/teen-oral-care/teen-talk-teen-teeth
