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Elkins Park Orthodontist
7900 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Advanced Family Dental Care
327 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Yorktown Family Dental
200 Yorktown Plaza
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Matz Michael S DDS
8302 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Tress & Levin
7848 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Yorktowne Dental Group: Kim Yong DDS
8118 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Yorktowne Dental Group
8118 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Laurence Mazin DDS Elkins Park Dentist
8080 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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. ... .
The pursuit of white smile is commonly associated with the 20th century society. However, people have been striving for white teeth since hundreds of years. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .