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Dr. Jonathan M. Lafond, DMD
455 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485
Solomon & Steeley: Solomon Jason DDS
1971 North Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Swasty Orthodontics
1000 Ford Ct
Summerville, SC 29483
Smile Center of Knightsville
100 O'Malley Drive
Summerville, SC 29483
Dr. Alwyn F. Soloman, DMD
1971 North Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Pineland Family Dental
503 North Pine Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Compton Family Dentristry: Compton Melissa J DMD
215 Farrar Dr
Summerville, GA 30747
Cane Bay Family Dentistry
1724 State Road
Summerville, SC 29483
Compton Family Dentistry
215 Farrar Drive
Summerville, GA 30747
Lowcountry Orthodontics
1708 Old Trolley Road
Summerville, SC 29485
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .