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A World of Smiles Pediatric and Family Dentistry - New Orleans East
7240 Crowder Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70127
Accredited Dental Care In New Orleans
4520 Elysian Fields Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
Accredited Dental Care Inc: Madison Romell J DDS
4819 Chef Menteur Highway
New Orleans, LA 70126
Algiers Dental Clinic
1111 Newton Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
Anderson Kathleen M DDS
4400 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70146
Arch Jr George H DDS
2633 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Audubon Dental Group
6120 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Audubon Dental Group: Sturm Kathryn DDS
6120 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Augillard Dental Group: Dr. Terrence M.Augilland Dr. Wanda B. Augillard
3711 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
Aukena Long, DDS
5961 Bullard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70128
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 ... .
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? ... .
Lately a pearly white smile is close at hand thanks to variety of available methods - from simple home remedies to professional in office treatments. How to whiten your teeth without undergoing an expensive in-office treatment? ... .