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Union Street Family Dental
175 Union Street
Lynn, MA 01901
Merle Zicherman & Associates: Finelli Timothy M DDS
225 Boston Street
Lynn, MA 01904
Feldman Orthodontics: Feldman Donald L DDS
19 Nahant Street
Lynn, MA 01902
Adults & Children Dental Care: Tokarev Stanislav O DDS
140 Union Street
Lynn, MA 01902
Merle Zicherman & Associates
225 Boston Street
Lynn, MA 01904
Merle Zicherman & Associates: Merle Stuart G DDS
225 Boston Street
Lynn, MA 01904
Perlman & Koidin, P.C.
77 Broad Street
Lynn, MA 01902
Dr. Steven P. Perlman, DDS
77 Broad Street
Lynn, MA 01902
Perlman & Koidin PC: Koidin Michael B DDS
77 Broad Street
Lynn, MA 01902
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 ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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. ... .
Removable braces are usually used to treat not serious malocclusions in children who still have milk teeth. They also prevent the patients from worsening of the developing or already existing malocclusions. The greatest advantage of the removable braces is their low price. In comparison to fixed braces, the price of removable braces is really insignificant. ... .
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 ... .