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Ronald G. Backman DDS
71 East Central Avenue
Pearl River, NY 10965
Dr. Dante Scala, DDS
275 North Middletown Road
Pearl River, NY 10965
Aesthetic Dentistry of Rockland County
169 North Middletown Road
Pearl River, NY 10965
Shandler, Dr. Harvey S
42 Franklin Avenue
Pearl River, NY 10965
Dr. John P. Epling III, DDS
63222 Louisiana 1090
Pearl River, LA 70452
Attieh Arefian DMD
32 South Main Street
Pearl River, NY 10965
Advanced Dentistry of Rockland
5 North William Street
Pearl River, NY 10965
Pearl River Family Dentistry: Baldo Ronald F DDS
66240 State Route 41 Spur
Pearl River, LA 70452
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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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, ... .
Nowadays, the teeth whitening treatment is becoming more and more popular. There are also a lot of new products which you can use for in-home whitening. When does teeth whitening become dangerous? ... .