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Our new facility will be opening Fall 2010. Conveniently
located in Rutherford Marketplace.
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Orthodontics
(Dental Braces)
When
you think of braces, you may think first of children. And
it's a fact that many children need braces to correct
problems such as wide spaces between teeth, misaligned
teeth, overlaps, and clicking jaws.
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are
positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly,
are harder to keep clean and are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay
and gum disease. It may also cause extra stress on the chewing muscles which
may lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome, neck, shoulder and back pain.
Braces can help also enhance a person's appearance, improving ones personality,
confidence and self-esteem. By putting teeth into proper alignment, orthodontic
treatment can also improve oral health which, in turn, can prevent future tooth
decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss. Additional benefits of orthodontic therapy
may include better chewing function, more favorable tooth wear patterns, and
relief of some types of jaw joint or facial pain.
Large spaces or gaps between teeth, teeth that are crowded and twisted, or teeth
that protrude or stick out are the most common indicators that a person might
need orthodontic treatment. Other early warning signs may include difficulty
in chewing, a developing underbite or overbite, open-mouth breathing, tongue
thrusting, a thumb or finger sucking habit, or jaws that tend to click or pop.
Many times, however, the need for braces is not exactly obvious. A personal consultation
with our team at impressions dental can help to answer any of
the specific questions you may have.
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