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Long Island Center for Healthier Dentistry
260 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY 11787
Mathew Dental Group - Smithtown Dentistry
222 Middle Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Michael Kampourakis DDS
886 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
North Country Smiles
265 North Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
North Shore Oral Surgery
222 Middle Country Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Now Dental of Suffolk
496 Smithtown Bypass
Smithtown, NY 11787
NowDental of Suffolk: NowDental Specialty Group
496 Smithtown Bypass
Smithtown, NY 11787
Parker Dental Associates: Parker David E DDS
319 E Main St # 6
Smithtown, NY 11787
Precision Dental Cabinets
900 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
Simonsen Lloyd E DDS
14 Bank Avenue
Smithtown, NY 11787
Malocclusion means all dysfunctions of the tooth form and the incorrect relation between the teeth. There are genetic factors which condition the occurrence of malocclusion, nonetheless, it is most often an effect of bad habits in childhood. ... .
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? ... .
Braces are not for everyone. Are there any alternatives to braces? There is a lot of people who don't want to get braces due to emotional, aesthetical or professional reasons. There are also people, who can't get braces because of health problems - e.g. diseases of the immune system exclude the possibility of getting dental braces. ... .
Beautiful smile, as well as healthy and straight teeth, are very often an effect of a long-term and expensive treatment. Modern orthodontics offers a great variety of different malocclusion treatments. Unfortunately, we have to pay for some of them. ... .
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 ... .