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Smiles For Maine Orthodontics
8 Monument Square
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Dr. Ray Helinski, DDS
427 Essex Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Essex Street Dental Associates: Hill Norman A DDS
427 Essex Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Essex Street Dental Associates
427 Essex Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Dental Hygiene Associates of Maine
8 Moosehead Lane
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Clark John w DDS
8 Monument Square
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Steinke and Caruso Dental Care
5 Winter Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Steinke and Caruso Dental Care
5 Winter Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Tableman G Kent DDS
8 Monument Square
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
Beautiful, white and ideally aligned teeth are the beauty ideal. In order to enjoy it, it is not enough to just pay attention to the oral hygiene. It is necessary to prevent and treat malocclusions. ... .