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William F Shannon Inc
1835 Oakland Avenue
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Barry McArdle DMD
118 Maplewood Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Morris & Taylor Ltd: Morris Glenwood E DDS
5857 Trucker Street
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Portsmouth Family Dental
209 Clock Tower Square
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Dr. Gabriel Wassouf, DMD
2477 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Portsmouth Family Dental: Cavanaugh James M DDS
2477 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Pingree & Watterworth Orthodontics
230 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ocean Shade Dental: Harden Melanie K DDS
230 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Pingree & Watterworth Orthodontics
230 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Pingree & Watterworth Pa: Watterworth Brad DDS
230 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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? ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .