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Alexandria Dentist Andrew Sklar DDS PC
Cosmetic Dentistry
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4901 Seminary Road Suite 120
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Alexandria
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VA 22311
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(703) 931-3141
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Causes of orthodontic problems
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"Dr. Sklar, 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 Andrew Sklar DDS PC can help you with
dental braces, call us at (703) 931-3141, we will be happy to talk with you. |
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Orthodontic - Braces
In Alexandria Virginia and the surrounding
Falls Church - Arlington - Springfield - Fairfax VA areas. |
