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Weller Dental Assoiciates
64 Grove St
Putnam, CT 06260
Janket Sok-Ja Kim DDS
544 Liberty Highway
Putnam, CT 06260
Day Kimball Hospital - Oncology
320 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Weller Dental Associates:Dr Gary L. Weller, DDS
64 Grove Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Northeast Connecticut Dental Associates
227 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Quiet Corner Music Together
75 Main Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Connecticut Oral: Berkley Jeffrey S DDS
227 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Connecticut Oral: Boucher Marie C DDS
227 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Dr. Ahmed M. Hamada-Ibrahim, DMD
233 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT 06260
Advanced Orthodontics, LLC
182 Providence Street
Putnam, CT 06260
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. ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .