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Pediatric Dentistry of South Riding
25055 Riding Plaza
South Riding, VA 20152
Virginia Invisalign Dentist
25505 Riding Plaza
South Riding, VA 20152
South Riding Family Dentistry: Murphy Anna I DDS
43063 Peacock Market Plaza
South Riding, VA 20152
Steger Carl M DDS
43063 Peacock Market Plaza
South Riding, VA 20152
Aesthetic Dentistry of South Riding
25055 Riding Plaza
South Riding, VA 20152
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
Malocclusion means all dysfunctions of the tooth form and the incorrect relation between the teeth. There are genetic factors which condition the occurrence of malocclusion, nonetheless, it is most often an effect of bad habits in childhood. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .