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Schwartz & Patten: Patten Lorraine DDS
7 Clark Heights
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Colarusso Anthony C DDS
1577 Main Street
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Grennell Susanne DDS
2755 New York 82
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Schwartz & Patten: Patten Lorraine DDS
7 Clark Heights
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Schwartz & Patten: Christensen Eric DDS
7 Clark Heights
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Schwartz & Patten: Schwartz Michael S DDS
7 Clark Heights
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Slood Virginia
1421 U.S. 44
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Vytykac Frantisek DDS
1421 U.S. 44
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Ercole Donna
2755 New York 82
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
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. ... .
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 can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .