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Priest River Medical Clinic: Holyoak Brandon J DDS
6509 U.S. 2
Priest River, ID 83856
Dr. Chad M. Thompson, DDS
101 314 East Albeni Hwy Ste
Priest River, ID 83856
Intermountain Dental: Mark E Duke, DMD
103 Main Street
Priest River, ID 83856
Priest River Dental Care
6509 U.S. 2
Priest River, ID 83856
Priest River Dental Care: Michael Coles DMD
4357 East Highway 2
Priest River, ID 83856
Dr. Brandon J. Holyoak, DDS
314 E Albeni Hwy
Priest River, ID 83856
Smile Miracles Project
50 Main Street
Priest River, ID 83856
Dr. Lon Peckham
351 Moose Meadow Dr
Priest River, ID 83856
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 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 ... .
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. ... .
Beautiful smile, as well as healthy and straight teeth, are very often an effect of a long-term and expensive treatment. Modern orthodontics offers a great variety of different malocclusion treatments. Unfortunately, we have to pay for some of them. ... .
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. ... .