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Geis Michael DDS
6150 Southeast 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
Southridge Dental Group: Fairchild Amanda J DDS
6150 Southeast 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
Kirsis Andris DDS
4405 SW 9th
Des Moines, IA 50315
Smile Orthodontics: Mann Kyle DDS
4403 Southwest 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
Mercy West Dental Clinic: Grask William T DDS
1601 Northwest 114th Street
Des Moines, IA 50325
Mercy West Dental Clinic
1601 Northwest 114th Street
Des Moines, IA 50325
Iowa Dental Clinic PC
5601 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310
Ocean Dental
1345 East University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
Dr. Anu Dali, DDS
1345 East University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
Ocean Dental: Brummel Nicole DDS
1345 East University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
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 ... .
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. ... .
Every kind of malocclusion in a child can have very serious consequences. This is why we should begin the treatment right after we notice first symptoms of any type of bad bite. ... .
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 ... .