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Light Amy DMD, PC and Associates
9812 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Donald V. Liang, DDS, PA
10000 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Potomac Dentistry
10006 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Pishdad Potomac Dental Group
10000 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Potomac Village Care Center
9800 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Steven Janowitz, D.D.S.
350 Fortune Terrace
Potomac, MD 20854
Heald Richard a DDS
9901 River Road
Potomac, MD 20854
Chang Newton DDS
8206 Tuckerman Lane
Potomac, MD 20854
Dr. Mehdy Rad, DMD
10122 River Road
Potomac, MD 20854
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 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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .