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Northeast Family Dental
1904 Northeast 45th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
Pohl Katie
9751 East Grand River Avenue
Portland, MI 48875
Hazim Dental Clinic
12661 Southeast Powell Boulevard
Portland, OR 97236
Dr. Terry L Isom, DMD
6400 Southeast Lake Road
Portland, OR 97222
Pediatric Dentistry, P.C.
2811 Northeast Wasco Street
Portland, OR 97232
Fisher Gregory J DDS
314 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
Dunn Family Dental Care: Dunn II Thomas E DDS
110 West North Street
Portland, IN 47371
Dr. Kathryn L. Horutz, DMD
173 Ocean Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
Dr. Lisa A. Snider, DMD
116 Southeast 181st Avenue
Portland, OR 97233
Cumberland County Dental Health: Walawender Jeffrey R DDS
640 Brighton Avenue
Portland, ME 04102
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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? ... .
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 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 ... .