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Advanced Dental of Las Cruces
1423 South Don Roser Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Angel Ramos
1300 El Paseo Road
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Ashbrook Thomas DDS
121 Wyatt Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88005
B. Joe Aday DDS. PC.
2701 Missouri Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Ben Archer Health Center
1600 Thorpe Road
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Ben Archer Health Center: Edgerton Debra Lynn DDS
1600 Thorpe Road
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Ben Archer Health Center: Hayes Peter DDS
1600 Thorpe Road
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Ben Archer Health Center: Stevener Keith A DDS
1600 Thorpe Road
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Ben Archer Health Center: Wiatt Mark E DDS
1600 Thorpe Road
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Bridget Burris DDS
1748 South Triviz Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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? ... .