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Hnat Michael F DDS
3055 Washington Road
Canonsburg, PA 15317
New Valley Dental
1200 Ashwood Dr
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Gentle Dentle: Philip Kantor DMD
673 Morganza Road
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Johns Martin G DDS
113 Golfview Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
William M. Sulkowski, DMD
183 East Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Three Rivers Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1200 Ashwood Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Dr. Paul E. Rafail, DDS
158 Gateshead Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Dr. Jay M. Feuer Family Dentistry
3035 Washington Road
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Southpointe Dentistry
501 Corporate Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Family Dental Solutions: Zotis Litsa M DDS
1825 Washington Road
Canonsburg, PA 15317
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 ... .
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. ... .
Braces can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .
Every kind of malocclusion in a child can have very serious consequences. This is why we should begin the treatment right after we notice first symptoms of any type of bad bite. ... .
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 ... .