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Sabates Jr Cesar R DDS
747 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Dental Group of South Florida, Inc.
747 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Stoler Alan DDS
13637 Deering Bay Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33158
Coral Gables Orthodontics
6705 South Red Road
Coral Gables, FL 33143
Kenneth Irigoyen, D.M.D., P.A.
6705 Southwest 57th Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33143
Petit Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
1535 Sunset Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
South Gables Dental
4950 South Le Jeune Road
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Coral Gables Cardiology Associates
475 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Shari A. Witkoff, D.M.D. Fred J. Witkoff, D.D.S.
475 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Hank Barreto & Associates: Barreto E DDS
135 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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. ... .
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? ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .