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Dr. Roderick A. Garcia, DMD
7007 Wyoming Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Western Dermatology Consultants
4801 McMahon Boulevard Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87114
West Mesa Oral Maxillofacial
4801 McMahon Boulevard Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87114
West Mesa Oral Maxillofacial: Christiansen Stephen H DDS
4801 McMahon Boulevard Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Ivory Dental, LLC
5920 Whiteman Drive Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Dr. Gil Fernandez DDS
6911 Taylor Ranch Road Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Bella Smiles Dental
9204 Menaul Boulevard Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Family Dental Center: Anderson Steven P DDS
4801 Montaño Road Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Family Dental Center: Lindi Anderson DDS
4801 Montaño Road Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Maese Gerald P DDS
3901 Georgia Street Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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 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 ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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. ... .