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Dr. Frederick H. Gruezke
1705 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
Edward A. Anderson DDS PC
317 Brewster Street East
Harvey, ND 58341
Dr. Russell Schafer
4001 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
Gold Teeth Kingz
1555 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
Watzke Robert M DDS
1929 Jutland Drive
Harvey, LA 70058
Rappold P Kristophe DDS
1901 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
Ferrage Jordan M DDS
1901 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
Devereaux & Nguyen Orthodontic: Duvernay Brian M DDS
2800 Manhattan Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .