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Vukovich Joseph A DDS
8562 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Beck Dental Center
106 233 E 84th Dr Ste
Merrillville, IN 46410
AmeriPlan USA
Merrillville Road
Merrillville, IN 46410
Art of Smiles
1410 East 85th Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410
United Dental Center: Wright Wynne Inez DDS
5655 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
United Dental Center: Ryan James DDS
5655 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
United Dental Center: Fried Kenneth DDS
5655 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
United Dental Center: Piegza Jean DDS
5655 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
Dr. Hugh P. Seller, DDS
105 West 78th Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
Beck Dental Center: Beck Richard L DDS
233 E 84th Dr
Merrillville, IN 46410
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 ... .
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. ... .
Braces can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .