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Korsakov Lena
4100 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Pinckney Thomas W DDS
1200 Valley West Dr # 401
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Aagaard Jeffrey L DDS
1200 Valley West Dr # 800
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Kerby Family Dental PC: Kerby Shawn M DDS
1200 Valley West Dr # 800
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Kerby Family Dental PC
1200 Valley West Dr # 800
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Hawks James M DDS
1200 Valley West Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Dr. Robert K. Mcnurlen, DDS
2829 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center
4949 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center
4949 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Plaza Dental Group: Mohan, Steffany L DDS
1089 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
The pursuit of white smile is commonly associated with the 20th century society. However, people have been striving for white teeth since hundreds of years. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .