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Sedation Dentistry
700 North Maple Street
McPherson, KS 67460
Mcpherson Dental Care: Kynaston Brian L DDS
700 N Maple St
McPherson, KS 67460
Dr. Matthew A. Perry, DMD
700 N Maple St
McPherson, KS 67460
McPherson Dental Care
700 North Maple Street
McPherson, KS 67460
Penner Dental
801 N Maple St
McPherson, KS 67460
Prenner Dental: Prose Renata DDS
801 N Maple St
McPherson, KS 67460
Dr. Richard J. Penner, DDS
801 N Maple St
McPherson, KS 67460
Wence Family Dental / Penner Faith RDH
1325 East 1st Street
McPherson, KS 67460
Gust Orthodontics: Gust Jeffrey E DDS
1325 East 1st Street
McPherson, KS 67460
Wince Family Dental
1325 East 1st Street
McPherson, KS 67460
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .