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Chambers Samuel H DDS
4764 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
Dr. John S. Poczatek, DMD
4760 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
Mc Calla Family Dentistry
4760 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
Dr. James R. Hughes, DMD
4817 McAdory School Road
McCalla, AL 35111
Dr. James R. Hughes, DMD
4817 McAdory School Road
McCalla, AL 35111
McAdory Dental Center
4764 Eastern Valley Road
McCalla, AL 35111
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 ... .
Removable braces are usually used to treat not serious malocclusions in children who still have milk teeth. They also prevent the patients from worsening of the developing or already existing malocclusions. The greatest advantage of the removable braces is their low price. In comparison to fixed braces, the price of removable braces is really insignificant. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .