Patrick P. Chen, DDS, PA is your orthodontist in Garland and Plano, Texas. Dr. Chen cares for both children and adult patients. His practice, Align Orthodontics provides orthodontic care using the most modern technology in metal and porcelain braces to give you the best tooth alignment that you can have. Dr. Patrick Chen also provides Invisalign -- state-of-the-art aligners popular for being "invisible braces". Dr. Chen uses advanced technology, with the latest orthodontic and dental appliances and materials. Ask about iBraces or 3M Unitek Incognito orthodontic braces, or hidden braces. Achieve the beautiful smile you are looking for and that you deserve, efficiently and without spending a fortune. For a great straight teeth and a perfectly aligned bite, contact your orthodontist in Garland, Dr. Patrick Chen at 214-703-5200 today!
Most malocclusions are inherited, but some are acquired. Inherited problems include crowding of teeth, too much space between teeth, extra or missing teeth, and a wide variety of other irregularities of the jaws, teeth and face.
Acquired malocclusions can be caused by trauma (accidents), thumb, finger or pacifier sucking, airway obstruction by tonsils and adenoids, dental disease or premature loss of primary (baby) or permanent teeth. Whether inherited or acquired, many of these problems affect not only alignment of the teeth but also facial development and appearance as well.