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Dr. Peter T. Sciarrino, DDS
2754 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
Dr. Peter T. Sciarrino, DDS
2754 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
Dr. Robert B. Gamble III, DMD
3464 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
Gregory A. Hancock, D.M.D.
2754 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
Holy City Orthodontics
1807 Crowne Commons Way Suite F10
Johns Island, SC 29455
Howard John P DDS
1684 State Road S-10-1442
Johns Island, SC 29455
Low Country Dental Associates: Jones Randolph A DDS
3464 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
Low Country Dental Associates: Weintraub Maurice H DDS
3464 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
Lowcountry Dental Associates
3464 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
MT Pleasant Smiles
3464 Maybank Highway
Johns Island, SC 29455
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. ... .
Beautiful, white and ideally aligned teeth are the beauty ideal. In order to enjoy it, it is not enough to just pay attention to the oral hygiene. It is necessary to prevent and treat malocclusions. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .