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Dr. Mark L. Zila, DDS
569 Old Mammoth Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Christopher J. Comfort, DDS, Eastern Sierra Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
170 Mountain Boulevard
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Chris Comfort
Mountain Boulevard
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Eller Carol DDS
664 Old Mammoth Road
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mammoth Dental: Schrager Craig S DDS
664 Old Mammoth Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mammoth Dental: Bourne Gilann DDS
664 Old Mammoth Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mammoth Dental
664 Old Mammoth Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mammoth Dental: Murphy Christina DDS
664 Old Mammoth Rd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Christopher J. Comfort, DDS, Eastern Sierra Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
170 Mountain Boulevard
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Mogavero Frank DDS
452 Meridian Boulevard
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
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. ... .
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 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 ... .
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? ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .