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James G Petersen PC
607 NE 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
Mc Clure William C DDS
601 Northwest 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Ochoco Family Dental
101 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Dr. Anthony Ramos, DMD
101 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Brace Place: Wiater Neil DDS
175 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Brace Place: Quas Vincent DDS
175 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Brace Place: Kang David DDS
175 South Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Roar Denture Center
427 North Main Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Advantage Dental Associates Crook County
257 Northeast 2nd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
Advantage Dental Associates
257 Northeast 2nd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
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? ... .
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 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. ... .
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. ... .