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Allure Family Dentistry
21981 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Shervin K. Yazdi, DDS
20700 Lake Chabot Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Creative Dimensions: Erickson Jeffrey M DDS
20265 Lake Chabot Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Dr. Richard S. Anderson, DMD
20600 Lake Chabot Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Timothy Bennett DDS
3209 Castro Valley Boulevard
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Casey K. Shimane, DDS, PC
20406 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Dr. Edwin M. Tjan, DDS
20353 Lake Chabot Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Dr. James M. Wilson, DDS
20085 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
D L Westerhout Dental Office: Westerhout Patricia L DDS
20212 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Mark S. Murphy, DDS
2380 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
Who doesn't want to have a beautiful and glamorous smile? Unfortunately, it is not possible when our teeth are yellow and have coffee, tea or cigarettes stains. Few people can afford expensive and professional in-office whitening treatment. Fortunately, you can achieve similar effect by using cheap home remedies. ... .