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Southington Dentistry
15 Cornerstone Ct
Plantsville, CT 06479
Lawrence Marini, D.D.S., PC
341 West Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Thomas L. DeRienzo, D.M.D.
15 Cornerstone Court
Plantsville, CT 06479
Essential Dental: Fuller J Barden DDS
1090 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
Plantsville, CT 06479
Southington Family Dentistry: Brino Gino A DDS
954 South Main Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Southington Family Dentistry: Picone Joseph A DDS
954 South Main Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Southington Family Dentistry
954 South Main Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
Insurance is difficult to understand for a lot of people. It’s more so when contemplating state-sponsored insurance such as Medicaid and CHIP or government insurance like Medicare. Here’s what it’s all about. ... .