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Orthodontic Specialists of Florida- St. Petersburg: Dr. Alan D. Shoopak, DMD
6311 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
James T Pascia & Associates: Pascia David T DMD
2143 49th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Dr. Michael R. Tesmer, DMD
8487 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Florida Dental Center
7530 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Florida Dental Center: De Vaul Janet L DDS
7530 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Piper Clinic: Piper Mark A DDS
131 2nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Jeff Scott Dentistry
239 2nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Dawson Dental Seminars Inc
111 2nd Avenue Northeast
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Dr. Glenn Dupont, DDS
111 2nd Avenue Northeast
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Dr. C J. Scott, DMD
111 2nd Avenue Northeast
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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 ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .