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Dr. Louis Surace Pediatric Dentistry
37 Professional Parkway
Lockport, NY 14094
Dr. Marian C. Pilecki, DDS
6511 Campbell Boulevard
Lockport, NY 14094
Dr. Michael D. Hess, DDS
454 Willow Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Dr. Rajeev N. Revankar, DDS
6507 Wheeler Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Dr. Todd R. Daigler, DDS
57 Davison Court
Lockport, NY 14094
Drs. Dick, Potempa and Riad
5875 Snyder Drive
Lockport, NY 14094
Eastern Niagara Dentistry LLC
57 Davison Court
Lockport, NY 14094
Eastern Niagara Dentistry LLC: Keller David A DDS
57 Davison Court
Lockport, NY 14094
Eastern Niagara Dentistry LLC: Micoli Elizabeth A DDS
57 Davison Court
Lockport, NY 14094
Eastern Niagara Health & Occ: Justiniano Maricarmen DDS
5875 S Transit Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
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 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 ... .
Can everyone wear braces? Unfortunately, some patients cannot. Why? Everyone would like to have white, healthy and straight teeth. Majority of us, when able to afford it, can straighten their teeth and eventually overcome complexes, which might have been disturbing us since our childhood. Straight teeth are important not only from the aesthetical point of view: malocclusions may cause a lot of diseases such as mobility or drifting of teeth, periodontal diseases or temporomandibular joint diseases. Moreover, ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .