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Potomac Dentistry
10006 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Chang Newton DDS
8206 Tuckerman Lane
Potomac, MD 20854
Light Amy DMD, PC and Associates
9812 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Donald V. Liang, DDS, PA
10000 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Pishdad Potomac Dental Group
10000 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Potomac Village Care Center
9800 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Steven Janowitz, D.D.S.
350 Fortune Terrace
Potomac, MD 20854
Heald Richard a DDS
9901 River Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Dr. Mehdy Rad, DMD
10122 River Road
Potomac, MD 20854
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 ... .
Removable braces are usually used to treat not serious malocclusions in children who still have milk teeth. They also prevent the patients from worsening of the developing or already existing malocclusions. The greatest advantage of the removable braces is their low price. In comparison to fixed braces, the price of removable braces is really insignificant. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .
Teeth whitening is a very safe treatment, which offers wonderful benefits. Unfortunately, it is not for everyone. Find out whether teeth whitening is safe for you. ... .