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Dr. Jill Hodges Orthodontist
4703 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
Flanagan & Webb Orthodontics
4703 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
W Frank Johnson PC
1013 Executive Dr
Hixson, TN 37343
Daw Dennis K DDS
2120 Northpoint Blvd
Hixson, TN 37343
Big Ridge Family-Cosmetic Dentistry
5606 Tennessee 153
Hixson, TN 37343
Dr. James F. Cofer, DDS
5606 Tennessee 153
Hixson, TN 37343
Big Ridge Family-Cosmetic Dentistry: Verstrat Nina DDS
5606 Tennessee 153
Hixson, TN 37343
Dr. Garrett C. Soulen, DDS
5606 Tennessee 153
Hixson, TN 37343
Big Ridge Family-Cosmetic Dentistry: Wentz Nicholas DDS
5606 Tennessee 153
Hixson, TN 37343
Dr. Tena A. Andrews-Phillips, DDS
5008 Austin Road
Hixson, TN 37343
In contrary to the removable dental braces, the fixed ones are put on by an orthodontist for the whole period of the treatment. Nowadays, patients opt for them rather than for the removable braces because the treatment is noticeably shorter and more effective with the fixed 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 ... .
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 ... .
Can everyone wear braces? Unfortunately, some patients cannot. Why? Everyone would like to have white, healthy and straight teeth. Majority of us, when able to afford it, can straighten their teeth and eventually overcome complexes, which might have been disturbing us since our childhood. Straight teeth are important not only from the aesthetical point of view: malocclusions may cause a lot of diseases such as mobility or drifting of teeth, periodontal diseases or temporomandibular joint diseases. Moreover, ... .
Are you considering teeth whitening and having doubt? Find out what does the treatment look like and what actually happens to your teeth during the whitening process. ... .