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Gerhart Lawrence M DDS
1331 North Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
Mittida Raksanaves, DDS, MS
1320 West Ina Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
Orthodontic Specialists of Tucson
1320 West Ina Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
Southern Arizona Periodontics
403 West Cool Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
Foulk Dental
7229 North Thornydale Road
Tucson, AZ 85741
El Rio Dental: Escala Ernesto E DDS
1530 West Commerce Court
Tucson, AZ 85746
Munoz Lourdes E DDS
350 South Williams Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85711
Smile Spa
2498 East River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
Twin Peaks Family Practice
2055 West Hospital Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
Dr. JAW Orthodontists
5747 East 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
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 ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .