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Phoenix Arizona Artistic
Dental at the Biltmore
Sedation Dentist
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| John P Dougherty DDS |
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2333 East Campbell Avenue
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Phoenix
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AZ 85016
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602 840-5400
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Causes of orthodontic problems
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"Dr. Dougherty, 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
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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 Artistic Dental at the Biltmore can help you with
dental braces, call us at 602 840-5400, we will be happy to talk with you. |
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Orthodontic - Braces
In Phoenix Arizona and serving the surrounding
Scottsdale - Tempe - Chandler - Glendale AZ areas. |
