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Dr. James R. Powers, DDS
21 Patten St
Sonoma, CA 95476
Laurent Orthodontics
21 Patten St
Sonoma, CA 95476
Laurent Caroline A DDS
21 Patten St
Sonoma, CA 95476
Michael N Hillstead, DDS
574 3rd Street West
Sonoma, CA 95476
Dr. Aaron M. Wong, DDS
390 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Mansfield Steven M DDS
390 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Varin Thomas D DDS
390 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Dr. Cherise J. Wong, DDS
390 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Wong Richard K DDS
390 West Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
A dead tooth is a colloquial name for a tooth that does not have a nerve inside it because it was replaced by a dissolvable material during the root canal treatment. A tooth may also become dead due to caries. The shade of dead teeth usually become grey. Fortunately, they can be whitened as well. ... .
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 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 ... .