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H Reid Hart Family Dentistry
44 Shoreline Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
McCarthy Dental: Warren Darryl A DDS
611 McCarthy Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
Mc Carthy Dental
611 McCarthy Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
John C Lance PA
4005 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
John Ronnette
2306 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
Warren & Miller - Family Dentistry -
2811 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Dr. Mark B. Gibbs, DMD
901 Pine Tree Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
Miller & Associates: Miller IV Robert B DDS
2803 Neuse Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
J Stephen Hoard Family Dnstry: Hoard IV J Stephen DDS
1421 South Glenburnie Road
New Bern, NC 28562
William L. Hand III, DDS PA
218 South Front Street
New Bern, NC 28560
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. ... .
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. ... .