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McDuffie Dentistry
6104 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Dr. Lynette S. Crocker, DDS
6104 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Dr. Arthur W. Reynolds Jr, DDS
6104 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Jamel McDuffie, DDS, PA
6104 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27713
Dr. Velma E. Cooper DMD PA
6104 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Dr. Linda M. Hull, DDS
6104 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Durham General Dentist
6104 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Dentalworks -Southpoint Durham
7011 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Silvoy & Associates IPA
7011 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Happy Tooth Orthodontics: Tucker Gary DDS
7011 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .