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Dr. Endalkachew Mersha, DMD
2202 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89106
David H. Tran, DDS All Smiles Dental
10540 Southern Highlands Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Royal Highlands Dental
11350 Southern Highlands Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Drs. Bryson & Margio Dentistry
1781 Village Center Cir
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Abbey Dental
4408 S Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Aragon Dennis E DDS
800 Mills Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701
True Dentistry
9061 West Post Road
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Dr. Paul K. Hilton, DDS
4560 South Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Harmony Dental: Reiter Elizabeth A DDS
1825 Village Center Circle
Las Vegas, NV 89134
A Dentist For Life
8650 West Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89147
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 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. ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .