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Fleming Island Family Dentistry
1520 Business Center Drive
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Family Practice Associates: Fleming Island
4711 U.S. 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Dr. Sandra Binus, DDS
4 5000 Us Highway 17 Ste
Fleming Island, FL 32003
John D. Verville, DDS
7055 U.S. 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Beth E. Kailes, DMD - Pediatric Dentistry
2013 Town Center Boulevard
Fleming Island, FL 32003
John D. Verville, DDS
7055 U.S. 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
First Coast Oral and Facial Surgery, Stakem Thomas DDS, MD
7175 U.S. 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Island Walk Dental Care
1647 County Road 220
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Michael Smith D.M.D. PA
1520 Business Center Drive
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Aiosa Orthodontics
1530 Business Center Drive
Fleming Island, FL 32003
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. ... .
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .