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Dr. David Sandler
3930 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10312
Dr. Alex Hecht
515 Huguenot Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
Spindel Emergency Dentists of Staten Island
1365 N Railroad Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
Hoffman Karl Dental Associates PLLC
3585 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10308
Hoffman Karl Dental Associates: Karl Peter J DDS
3585 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10308
Melvin H. Pearson, DDS, PC
3436 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
Kleiman & Meiselman: Meiselman Marc A DDS
4086 Amboy Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
Exceptional Dentistry - Craig Ratner, DMD
7030 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10307
Dr. Ralph Rosato
76 Pond St
Staten Island, NY 10309
Fiorentino Steven V DDS
2334 Richmond Road
Staten Island, NY 10306
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 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. ... .
Every kind of malocclusion in a child can have very serious consequences. This is why we should begin the treatment right after we notice first symptoms of any type of bad bite. ... .
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. ... .