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Booth Orthodontics
12635 West 143rd Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Mark Peloquin DDS
West 159th Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Dr. Akroush DDS
14403 South Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Tooth Suite
15927 South Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Dr. Mary Ellen Hoye
15927 South Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Wayne R. Helge DDS & Asociates, Ltd
15748 South Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Dr. Christian Foltys, DDS
12143 West 159th Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
James E. McCormick D.M.D.,M.S.
13161 West 143rd Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Edward J Brennan DDS
15915 S. Crystal Creek Dr.
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Walter Busse & Associates
15750 South Bell Road
Homer Glen, IL 60491
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 ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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 ... .
You used to have white teeth which made your friends jealous. Since recently, however, you have noticed that your smile lost its gloss. Find out why is it so. ... .
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. ... .