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Redmond, Buto & Alter Orthodontics: Alter Rick D DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Robert O. Valdez, DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Cubillos Luz C DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Oxnard Premium Dental | Family Dentist | Restorative Dentist
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Redmond Buto Alter Ortho: Buto Tim T DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Oxnard Children's Dental Group: Lisagor Mark S DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Island Vista Dental
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Island Vista Dental: Van Blargen Tracy C DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Dr. Mariateresa B. Sonen, DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
Oxnard Children's Dental Group: Wan Lynn G DDS
451 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93036
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 ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
Beautiful, white and ideally aligned teeth are the beauty ideal. In order to enjoy it, it is not enough to just pay attention to the oral hygiene. It is necessary to prevent and treat malocclusions. ... .