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Dental Arts of Rockland Teeth
523 New York 303
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Dr. Roger T. Brown, DDS
3310 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Dr. Robert L. Brown, DMD
3310 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Oliver Lester R DDS
882 Cook Road
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Dr. Samuel L. Lambrecht, DMD
895 Summers Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Lanham & Lambrecht: Lanham Steven E DDS
895 Summers Avenue
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Furtick Alissa
630 Laurel Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Dr. Julian S. Dixon III, DMD
630 Laurel Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Dr. Michael E. Salley, DMD
924 Bennett Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Coller Doddie
1380 State Road S-38-244
Orangeburg, SC 29115
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .