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Periodontics of Southern Il: Whitener Sara J DDS
11 Park Place
Swansea, IL 62226
Executive Woods Dental Care
1 Executive Woods Court
Swansea, IL 62226
Executive Woods Dental Care: Encapera Natalie
1 Executive Woods Court
Swansea, IL 62226
Dr. Steven M. Connolly, DMD
1 Executive Woods Court
Swansea, IL 62226
Executive Woods Dental Care: Murphy Sharon
1 Executive Woods Court
Swansea, IL 62226
Southcoast Dental Temps
450 Sharps Lot Road
Swansea, MA 02777
Paul Raymond DDS, Lepine Dentistry LLC
1010 grand Army highway
Swansea, MA 02777
Dr. Charles F. Kneedler, DMD
3600 North Illinois Street
Swansea, IL 62226
Swansea Dental Care
533 Saint Matthews Road
Swansea, SC 29160
Workman III J B DDS
533 Saint Matthews Road
Swansea, SC 29160
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 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 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. ... .