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Kray Frances M DDS
2505 Evelyn Byrd Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Dr. Dwayne C. Wolters, DDS
2262 Blue Stone Hills Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Valley Endodontics: Mc Kearney Robert A DDS
1880 Country Club Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Exceptional Smiles Family Dentistry
563 University Boulevard
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Anderson Joan I DDS
25 West Water Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
David C Hall & Associates: Chapman Donald C DDS
2575 Evelyn Byrd Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Hamblin Family Dentistry
3230 Peoples Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Shenandoah Smiles: Shahani Purnima J DDS
243 Neff Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Dr. Curtis G. Dean
2575 Evelyn Byrd Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Ken Copeland Family Dentistry: Copeland Jr Kenneth DDS
590 Neff Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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. ... .
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .