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Zac S. Yoder, DMD, PLLC
1930 Woodridge Drive
Hickory, NC 28602
Kristin W. Herring, DDS
1930 Woodridge Drive
Hickory, NC 28602
Peterson Thomas M DDS
318 3rd Avenue Northwest
Hickory, NC 28601
Waters Elizabeth
318 3rd Avenue Northwest
Hickory, NC 28601
Hickory Dental Care
1170 Fairgrove Church Road Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory Dental Care
1170 Fairgrove Church Road Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
Dr. Delores L. Hammer, DDS
518 4th Street Southwest
Hickory, NC 28602
C James Goodwin PLLC: Goodwin Jim DDS
360 9th Avenue Drive Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601
Dr. Gina F. Covington, DMD
915 Tate Boulevard Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
Poovey James N DDS
360 9th Avenue Drive Northeast
Hickory, NC 28601
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 ... .
Braces can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .
Nowadays, the teeth whitening treatment is becoming more and more popular. There are also a lot of new products which you can use for in-home whitening. When does teeth whitening become dangerous? ... .