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Prosthodontists
440 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
Esthetic Dentistry of Maine
192 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
Dr. Michael W. Parker, DMD
192 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
Progressive Dental Care: Valle Kevin P DDS
192 Western Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
Ortengren James C DDS
463 Cottage Road
South Portland, ME 04106
David S Palmer DMD PA
25 Long Creek Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
Jean-Paul Boudreau DMD, LLC
25 Long Creek Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
Ray & Ryan Dental
25 Long Creek Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
Ray & Ryan Dental: Ray Todd D DDS
25 Long Creek Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
Ray & Ryan Dental
25 Long Creek Drive
South Portland, ME 04106
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .