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Dr. Norman P. Martinez Sr, DDS
2907 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Dr. Joanne T. Schulmeister, DMD
1203 West Delmar Avenue
Godfrey, IL 62035
Schulmeister & Newquist: Newquist Lawrence E DDS
1203 West Delmar Avenue
Godfrey, IL 62035
Schulmeister & Newquist
1203 West Delmar Avenue
Godfrey, IL 62035
Schulmeister & Newquist: Schulmeister Jody DDS
1203 West Delmar Avenue
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey Dental Care: Mathus James DMD
3053 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Dr. Yoolim Kim, DMD
307 Big Arch Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Dr. Ty Parker, DMD
1317 D'Adrian Professional Park
Godfrey, IL 62035
Dr. Larry W. Crocker, DMD
1317 D'Adrian Professional Park
Godfrey, IL 62035
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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .