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Fort Des Moines Dental: Lazar Mark R DDS
6100 Southwest 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
Snavely Family Dentistry: Snavely Rodney D DDS
3102 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
General Dentistry: Campbell John E DDS
4001 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
Zisko Thomas L DDS
932 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
South Side Dental Clinic: Barto Tae J DDS
6057 Southeast 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
South Side Dental Clinic: Colwell Keith A DDS
6057 Southeast 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
Dr. David J. Benson, DDS
6057 Southeast 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
Oxmoor House Customer Services
3600 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50321
University Dental Group
4626 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Dr. Katherine Spellman
4626 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .