For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontic treatment. But for Dr. Carlyn Phucas at Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics, the correct function of your bite is far more important.
A malocclusion, or bad bite, can cause serious problems over a lifetime if left untreated. Loss of tooth structure, TMJ problems and even bone loss can occur if a malocclusion is not corrected before permanent damage occurs.
When it comes to the challenges and complexities of orthodontic treatment, most people prefer a specialist who is well-trained and experienced. You can depend on Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics in Marlton and Turnersville, NJ for the best of both worlds: a well-functioning bite and the smile of your life!
Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics because this is National Orthodontic Health Month. During October, orthodontic offices all over the country work together to promote their services and inform the community about the important work we do. Our goal is to draw attention to the fact that everyone needs to be evaluated for orthodontic treatment. You are never too young or too old if your bite or smile needs correction.
Dr. Carlyn Phucas and the Carlyn Phucas Orthodontics team want to dispel an urban legend about chewing gum: if you swallow a wad of gum, it does not sit in your stomach for seven years. In most cases, actually, not even seven days. While it is true that gum is not meant to be swallowed, it passes harmlessly through the digestive system and is excreted in the same manner as everything else we eat.