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Baldwin County Endodontics
921 Plantation Boulevard
Fairhope, AL 36532
Frank Dentremont, DDS
10040 County Road 48
Fairhope, AL 36532
Johnson Stephanie
106 Lottie Lane
Fairhope, AL 36532
Sweet Water Dentistry Phillip N. Greer D.D.S.
5915 Sweetwater Circle
Fairhope, AL 36532
Dr. John D. Northcutt III, DMD
Fairhope
Fairhope, AL 36532
Northcutt Dental Practice Fairhope
98 23678 Hwy
Fairhope, AL 36532
Dr. Tracy M. Northcutt, DMD
23678 U.S. 98
Fairhope, AL 36532
Trotter Valerie A DDS
23678 U.S. 98
Fairhope, AL 36532
John A Maddox, D.M.D.
8076 Spring Run Drive
Fairhope, AL 36532
Dr. Amzi R. Sherling, DDS
19354 South Greeno Road
Fairhope, AL 36532
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 ... .
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 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. ... .
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. ... .