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Dr. Jessica Chung-Levy, DDS
Orthodontist
Dr. Jessica Chung-Levy practices Orthodontics in Fort Lee, NJ. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Chung-Levy may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Chung-Levy must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
32 years
Experience
Dr. Jessica Chung-Levy, DDS
- FORT LEE, NJ
- Columbia School of Dental Medi
- Accepting new patients
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Is it normal to leave Invisalign in all the time?
Absolutely. In fact, the more time the aligners are on, the more time the teeth are effectively being straightened and thus the sooner you will complete your treatment.
Should my teeth hurt after wearing a nightguard?
If it is a single tooth and a few teeth in one region, that would indicate that there is more pressure placed on these teeth as compared to the rest. The mouthguard should be adjusted READ MORE
If it is a single tooth and a few teeth in one region, that would indicate that there is more pressure placed on these teeth as compared to the rest. The mouthguard should be adjusted to distribute or even out pressure throughout all the teeth. Additionally, the teeth should be evaluated to determine if there may be another underlying reason for hurting that may not be related to the mouthguard.
Can you get braces if you have a missing tooth?
Yes, you absolutely can get orthodontic treatment when you have a missing tooth. In fact, many times, the orthodontic treatment will help place all the teeth into a healthier or READ MORE
Yes, you absolutely can get orthodontic treatment when you have a missing tooth. In fact, many times, the orthodontic treatment will help place all the teeth into a healthier or more stable position.
Is removing teeth necessary for braces?
Hello. This is a great question. The decision to extract teeth or not depends on many variables. To give you just a few criteria, it may depend on the degree of crowding, the READ MORE
Hello. This is a great question.
The decision to extract teeth or not depends on many variables.
To give you just a few criteria, it may depend on the degree of crowding, the position of the teeth within the dental arch and also your lip posture and facial profile.
Hope this helps.
The decision to extract teeth or not depends on many variables.
To give you just a few criteria, it may depend on the degree of crowding, the position of the teeth within the dental arch and also your lip posture and facial profile.
Hope this helps.
Can you close a gap without braces?
Hello.
Depending on the size of the gap and your overall bite, it may be possible to close your gap with clear aligners, such as Invisalign.
Depending on the size of the gap and your overall bite, it may be possible to close your gap with clear aligners, such as Invisalign.
