Linderhof Family Dental Care: Kucharczyk Mark DDS
3540 Jeffco Boulevard
Arnold, MO 63010
Magnuson Timothy A DDS
2855 Mckenzie Ave
Arnold, CA 95223
McDermott Orthodontics
937 Jeffco Boulevard
Arnold, MO 63010
Meramac Family Dentistry
1333 West Outer 21 Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
Pediatric Dentistry: C J Tull III, DDS
1507 Ritchie Highway
Arnold, MD 21012
Pediatric Dentistry: Gregg T Behling, DMD
1507 Ritchie Highway
Arnold, MD 21012
Pediatric Dentistry: Michelle Decere DMD
1507 Ritchie Highway
Arnold, MD 21012
Rediger Orthodontics: Douglas H Rediger DDS
3919 Vogel Road
Arnold, MO 63010
Rediger Orthodontics: Rediger Douglas H DDS
3876 Vogel Road
Arnold, MO 63010
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Braces are not for everyone. Are there any alternatives to braces? There is a lot of people who don't want to get braces due to emotional, aesthetical or professional reasons. There are also people, who can't get braces because of health problems - e.g. diseases of the immune system exclude the possibility of getting dental braces. ... .
In order to maintain the effects of the orthodontic treatment, we have to undergo the retention phase, which will prevent possible return of malocclusion. What is the retention phase and how long does it take? During the orthodontic treatment our teeth change their position. The braces force the teeth to move from places where they have stayed during our whole life. Unfortunately, usually the braces are not enough to hold the teeth in the desired position for ... .
Removable braces are usually used to treat not serious malocclusions in children who still have milk teeth. They also prevent the patients from worsening of the developing or already existing malocclusions. The greatest advantage of the removable braces is their low price. In comparison to fixed braces, the price of removable braces is really insignificant. ... .
Malocclusion means all kinds of possible deviations from ideal occlusion. It manifests itself with a misalignment of the teeth in the dental arch, delayed teething, having supernumerary or missing teeth as well as having teeth of abnormal size or shape. Malocclusion does not only affect your appearance, but also has an impact on the oral cavity functions. In effect, you might suffer from breathing, chewing, swallowing or even speech disorders. Overbite, underbite and crossbite are the most ... .
Braces can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .