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ABC Orthodontics
2201 South Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
ABC Orthodontics - Allison Milliner, DDS, MS
2450 South 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
ALEX FREEMAN DMD
2270 Ridgeview Drive
Yuma, AZ 85364
Aluri Praveena DDS
2060 W 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
Arizona Avenue Dentistry
2025 South Arizona Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
Arizona Avenue Dentistry: Morrison Lynn A DDS
2025 South Arizona Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
Arizona Family Dentistry
1025 West 24th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
Avenue B Dental Group
1460 South Avenue B
Yuma, AZ 85364
Avenue B Dental Group
1460 South Avenue B
Yuma, AZ 85364
Avenue B Dental Group: Rubisch Steve DDS
1460 South Avenue B
Yuma, AZ 85364
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? ... .
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. ... .
Beautiful, white and ideally aligned teeth are the beauty ideal. In order to enjoy it, it is not enough to just pay attention to the oral hygiene. It is necessary to prevent and treat malocclusions. ... .