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Bayside Health Center: Rivera Michelle L DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Dr. Nancy A. Sorota, DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Dr. Larry E. Hearin, DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Bayside Health Center
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Dr. Brent H. Bernier, DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Bayside Health Center: Walkington Kyle J DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Bayside Health Center: Marcincuk Michael J DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Bayside Health Center: Barroso-Bernie Brent H DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Zorn Erik F DDS
3884 Monitor Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Meisel Thomas V DDS
200 South Wenona Street
Bay City, MI 48706
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 ... .
We usually associate the braces with children. Nowadays, however, more and more adults also become patients in the orthodontic offices. Fashion is not only about clothing, good cosmetics, complexion and hairstyle. White and healthy teeth are also trendy. When should an adult contact and orthodontist? ... .
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 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. ... .
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. ... .