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Staten Island, NY Gerald D Fox DDS MAGD
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Gerald D Fox DDS MAGD |
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1887 Richmond Avenue
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Staten Island
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NY 10314
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(718) 761-5600
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Causes of orthodontic problems
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"Dr. Fox, what causes orthodontic problems?"
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Most orthodontic problems are inherited, including tooth size and jaw size, and may lead to crowding of teeth or spacing of teeth. Overbites, underbites,
extra or missing teeth, and irregularities of the jaws, teeth, and
face also are inherited. Other orthodontic problems can be caused
from accidents, pacifier or thumb sucking, dental disease, or the
premature loss of either the primary or permanent teeth.
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"What habits contribute to
"bad bites? " |
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A number of
childhood habits can lead to orthodontic problems, such as thumb or
finger sucking, sucking on a pacifier, sucking on a lip, mouth
breathing (often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids),
fingernail biting, and "tongue thrust".
For more information about how we at Gerald D Fox DDS MAGD can help you with
dental
braces, call us at (718) 761-5600, we will be happy to talk with you. |
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Orthodontic - Braces
In Staten Island New York and the surrounding
New York City - Brooklyn - New Jersey - Richmond County NY areas. |
