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Axis Orthodontics
980 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451
John D. Meola, DDS
40 2nd Ave
Waltham, MA 02451
Waltham Dental Center
85 River Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Caravolas Family Dentistry
20 Hope Avenue
Waltham, MA 02453
Moody Street Dental Office
509 Moody St
Waltham, MA 02453
Dental Associates of New England
40 2nd Ave
Waltham, MA 02451
Metrowest Children's Dentistry
520 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02452
Jeffrey S. Cummings, DMD
520 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02452
Elm Dental
52 Elm Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Caravolas Family Dentistry: Caravolas John J DDS
20 Hope Avenue
Waltham, MA 02453
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. ... .
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? ... .
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 ... .