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Dr. James A. Atchison, DMD
2958 Old Dougherty Ferry Rd
St. Louis, MO 63122
Dr. James E. Lenahan, DDS
10004 Kennerly Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
Dr. James G. Klarsch, DDS
2821 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Dr. James Schmidt
7809 Watson Road
St. Louis, MO 63119
Dr. Joel G. Luedeke, DMD
720 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Dr. John R. Monterubio, DDS
1034 South Brentwood Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63117
Dr. Jorge Amorin, DDS
4337 Butler Hill Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
Dr. Keith Anderson
9225 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63144
Dr. Kirk Quigless, DDS
8083 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63144
Dr. Kleopatra Koyfman, DDS
9010 Overland Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63114
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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 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. ... .
We usually associate the braces with children. Nowadays, however, more and more adults also become patients in the orthodontic offices. Fashion is not only about clothing, good cosmetics, complexion and hairstyle. White and healthy teeth are also trendy. When should an adult contact and orthodontist? ... .
Malocclusion means all dysfunctions of the tooth form and the incorrect relation between the teeth. There are genetic factors which condition the occurrence of malocclusion, nonetheless, it is most often an effect of bad habits in childhood. ... .