Page 1 of 156 results
Scott R Hardin DDS
104 N Elliott Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dr. Frederick H. Vohwinkel Jr, DDS
11500 Us 15 501 Hwy N
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Jessica Bishop DDS, PA
6015 Farrington Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Emodi Omri DDS
7040 Burnett Womack Bldg CB
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Dr. Imani E. Lewis, DDS
500 Market St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Ellis Family Dentistry: Samuelson Tamera C DDS
120 Conner Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Vohwinkel Jr Frederick DDS
143 Chatham Downs Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Dr. Tamara C. Samuelson, DMD
77 Vilcom Center Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dr. Joel Morris Wagoner
77 Vilcom Center Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dr. Jerre L. Kennedy, DDS
50130 Governors Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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 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. ... .
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 ... .
Beautiful smile, as well as healthy and straight teeth, are very often an effect of a long-term and expensive treatment. Modern orthodontics offers a great variety of different malocclusion treatments. Unfortunately, we have to pay for some of them. ... .