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Ann Banes, DDS
811 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
Shirin Mashhoon, DDS
811 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
Churchill Bane Ann DDS
811 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
Allison Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
6208 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Bleach Bright Streets at Southpoint
6910 Fayetteville Road
Durham, NC 27713
Elizabeth Clapham, DDS - Durham NC
3325 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard
Durham, NC 27707
Samaritan Health Center
507 East Knox Street
Durham, NC 27701
Matthews Kevin P DDS
4210 North Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
Dr. Tracy J. Waters, DDS
4210 North Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
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 ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .