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Hoffman Karl Dental Associates: Karl Peter J DDS
3585 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10308
Healthy Smiles of Staten Island, Dr. Philip Squatrito
142 Annadale Road
Staten Island, NY 10312
Phyllis G. Merlino Todt Hill Pediatric Dentistry
268 Todt Hill Road
Staten Island, NY 10314
Dr. David Sandler
3930 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10312
D'Anna Michael DDS
115 Seguine Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
Dr. Alex Hecht
515 Huguenot Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
Dr. Ralph Rosato
76 Pond St
Staten Island, NY 10309
Fiorentino Steven V DDS
2334 Richmond Road
Staten Island, NY 10306
Niedle Bruce DDS
460 Windham Loop
Staten Island, NY 10314
De Santis Louis F DDS
216 Rose Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
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? ... .
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. ... .
A dead tooth is a colloquial name for a tooth that does not have a nerve inside it because it was replaced by a dissolvable material during the root canal treatment. A tooth may also become dead due to caries. The shade of dead teeth usually become grey. Fortunately, they can be whitened as well. ... .
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 ... .