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Bailey Randall S DDS
85 Nightingale Lane
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Northwest Florida Implant and Sedation Dentistry
1371 Country Club Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Dr. Don Radomski DMD
1371 Country Club Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Tiger Point Family Dentistry
1371 Country Club Road
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Lester Irvin R DDS
4311 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Dr. Nageen Rak, DDS
3474 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Dr. Irving R. Lester, DDS
3474 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Dr. Nageen Rak, DDS
3474 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Trawick Orthodontics: Trawick Stephen C DDS
3460 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Santa Rosa Family Dentistry: I.R. Lester & P.A. Quinlan DDS
4311 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
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 ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
Can everyone wear braces? Unfortunately, some patients cannot. Why? Everyone would like to have white, healthy and straight teeth. Majority of us, when able to afford it, can straighten their teeth and eventually overcome complexes, which might have been disturbing us since our childhood. Straight teeth are important not only from the aesthetical point of view: malocclusions may cause a lot of diseases such as mobility or drifting of teeth, periodontal diseases or temporomandibular joint diseases. Moreover, ... .
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? ... .