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School of Dental Medicine
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Bufalini Gina R DDS
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Shnorhokian Hovhanness DDS
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Department of Oral & Maxillofa: Braun Thomas W DDS
3501 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Petti David M DDS
777 Pine Valley Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Dunlap Dental LLC
976 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Dunlap Dental LLC: Dunlap John P DDS
976 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Dr. Ronald A. DiCarlo, D.M.D.
1408 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Southside Dental Pavillion
1408 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Ammons Sharon L DDS
1201 Broughton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
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 ... .
Insurance is difficult to understand for a lot of people. It’s more so when contemplating state-sponsored insurance such as Medicaid and CHIP or government insurance like Medicare. Here’s what it’s all about. ... .
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? ... .