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Barnett R. Rothstein D.M.D., M.S., P.C.
2300 North Craycroft Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
Hawke Robert F
1575 N Swan Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
Wong & Valeriano: Valeriano Viveca J DDS
4411 East 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
H & M Dental Care
3821 West Costco Drive
Tucson, AZ 85741
Northwest Dental: Hossfeld Thomas L DDS
1625 West Ina Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
H & M Dental Care: Nasry Hossain DDS
3821 West Costco Drive
Tucson, AZ 85741
Munoz Lourdes E DDS
350 South Williams Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85711
Johnson Richard DDS
8230 East Broadway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85710
Twin Peaks Family Practice
2055 West Hospital Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
Smile Reflections: Hamidi Vahid DDS
801 North Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85711
We usually associate the braces with children. Nowadays, however, more and more adults also become patients in the orthodontic offices. Fashion is not only about clothing, good cosmetics, complexion and hairstyle. White and healthy teeth are also trendy. When should an adult contact and orthodontist? ... .
Malocclusion means all kinds of possible deviations from ideal occlusion. It manifests itself with a misalignment of the teeth in the dental arch, delayed teething, having supernumerary or missing teeth as well as having teeth of abnormal size or shape. Malocclusion does not only affect your appearance, but also has an impact on the oral cavity functions. In effect, you might suffer from breathing, chewing, swallowing or even speech disorders. Overbite, underbite and crossbite are the most ... .
In contrary to the removable dental braces, the fixed ones are put on by an orthodontist for the whole period of the treatment. Nowadays, patients opt for them rather than for the removable braces because the treatment is noticeably shorter and more effective with the fixed braces. ... .
In order to maintain the effects of the orthodontic treatment, we have to undergo the retention phase, which will prevent possible return of malocclusion. What is the retention phase and how long does it take? During the orthodontic treatment our teeth change their position. The braces force the teeth to move from places where they have stayed during our whole life. Unfortunately, usually the braces are not enough to hold the teeth in the desired position for ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .