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Dr. Rita Frazier
4541 Main Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Ideal Smiles Dentistry
367 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Morrison & Morrison
904 Kempsville Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Dr. Robert D. Wernick, DDS
2004 Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Wernick Family Dentistry: Glass Timothy R DDS
2004 Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Wernick Family Dentistry
2004 Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Dr. Marybeth Fasano, DMD
984 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Coastal Ear Nose & Throat
984 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Carol Morgan, DDS
984 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Hampton Roads Center For Cosmetic
984 First Colonial Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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. ... .
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, ... .
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? ... .
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 ... .