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Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Hamilton County. The municipality is located north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border. Cincinnati is home to major sports teams including the Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Bengals, as well as events like the Cincinnati Masters, the Ohio Valley Jazz Festival and the Thanksgiving Day race. The University of Cincinnati traces its foundation to the Medical College of Ohio, which was founded in 1819. Cincinnati is also known for having one of the larger collections of nineteenth-century Italianate architecture in the U.S., primarily concentrated just north of Downtown in an area known as Over-the-Rhine. Over-the-Rhine is one of the largest historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Braces and Retainers

What Types of Braces Are Available?

If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

  • Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
  • Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
  • Traditional bands: These are the generally outdated "full metal-mouth" look, which consists of the use of metal brackets soldered to metal bands that wrap around each tooth.

Newer "mini-braces," which are much smaller than traditional braces, may be an option for some. Your orthodontist will discuss the various types of available braces with you and determine which might be the best option for you.

How Do Braces Work?

In their entirety, braces work by applying continuous pressure over a period of time to slowly move teeth in a specific direction. As the teeth move, the bony tooth socket reabsorbs and changes shape as pressure is applied.

Braces are made up of the following components:

  • Brackets are the small squares that are bonded directly to each tooth with a special dental bonding agent or are attached to orthodontic bands. Brackets act like handles, holding the arch wires that...

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Toothache »

What is a toothache?

"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.

Sometimes, a toothache may be caused by a problem not originating from a tooth or the jaw. Pain around the teeth and the jaws can be symptoms of diseases of the heart (such as angina or heart attack), ears (such as inner or external ear infections), and sinuses (air passages of the cheekb...

Emergency Contact for Cincinnati

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (817) 459-5600
  • Fire (817) 459-5500

Nearby Cincinnati Hospitals *

Christ Hospital
2139 Auburn Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513)585-2000

Deaconess Hospital
311 Straight St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513)559-2100

Regency Hospital of Cincinnati
311 Straight St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513)559-5900

University Hospital
234 Goodman St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513)584-1000

Cincinnati VA Medical Center
3200 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513)861-3100

Shriners Hospital Cincinnati
3229 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513)872-6000

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513)636-4200

Good Samaritan Hospital
375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513)872-1400

Select Specialty Hospital
375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513)872-4444

St Elizabeth Medical Center North Unit
401 E 20th St
Covington, KY 41014
(859)292-4000

Cardinal Hill Specialty Hospital
85 N Grand Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859)572-3880

St Luke Hospital East
85 N Grand Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859)572-3100

NorthKey Community Care & Children's Intensive Services
502 Farrell Dr
Covington, KY 41012
(859)331-1900

Mercy Hospital Western Hills
3131 Queen City Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513)389-5000

Summit Behavioral HealthCare
1101 Summit Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513)948-3600

HEALTHSOUTH Northern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital
201 Medical Village Dr
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859)341-2044

St Elizabeth Medical Center South Unit
1 Medical Village Dr
Edgewood, KY 41017
(859)301-2000

Drake Center
151 W Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513)418-2500

Mercy Hospital Mt Airy
2446 Kipling Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513)853-5000

Mercy Hospital Anderson
7500 State Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513)624-4500

St Luke Hospital West
7380 Turfway Rd
Florence, KY 41042
(859)212-5200

Jewish Hospital
4777 E Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513)686-3000

Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital
5940 Merchants St
Florence, KY 41042
(859)426-2400

Evendale Medical Center
3155 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513)454-2222

Bethesda North Hospital
10500 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513)745-1111

Mercy Hospital Fairfield
3000 Mack Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(513)870-7000

Butler County Medical Center
3125 Hamilton Mason Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513)894-8888

West Chester Medical Center
7700 University Dr
West Chester, OH 45069
(513)298-3000

Mercy Hospital Clermont
3000 Hospital Dr
Batavia, OH 45103
(513)732-8200

Dearborn County Hospital
600 Wilson Creek Rd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812)537-1010

Fort Hamilton Hospital
630 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513)867-2000

McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital
110 N Poplar St
Oxford, OH 45056
(513)523-2111

Atrium Medical Center
One Medical Center Dr
Franklin, OH 45005
(513)424-2111

St Elizabeth Medical Center Grant County
238 Barnes Rd
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859)824-8240

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