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Dr. Terry J. Starr, DDS
318 North Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dr. Timothy D. Bonniwell
2377 N Triphammer Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Duthie & Subtelny
436 North Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Duthie & Subtelny: Duthie Robert C DDS
436 North Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Duthie & Subtelny: Subtelay Gregory DDS
436 North Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Duthie Orthodontics
2 Graham Road West
Ithaca, NY 14850
East Shore Dental Care
1308 East Shore Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
East Shore Dental Care: Hall Ormsby Janice DDS
1308 East Shore Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
Edward J. Ambis, DDS
118 West Buffalo Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Fall Creek Family Dentistry
501 North Cayuga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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 ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .