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Jacobs & Jacobs: Jacobs David M DDS
27 Market St
Rockland, MA 02370
Jacobs & Jacobs: Jacobs Howard K DDS
27 Market St
Rockland, MA 02370
Edlund Robert a DDS
453 North Avenue
Rockland, MA 02370
Young John R DDS
272 Centre Avenue
Rockland, MA 02370
Theriault David A DMD
19 Summer Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Rosenberg Robert M DDS
232 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841
Starr Family Dentistry
502 Union Street
Rockland, MA 02370
Knox County Health Clinic
22 White Street
Rockland, ME 04841
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 ... .
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 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. ... .
Are you considering undergoing the tooth whitening treatment? Do you have doubts? Are you afraid of side effects or of no effects at all? Find out whether you know everything about tooth whitening! ... .