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Dr. Howard W. Davis, DMD
2614 E St
Washougal, WA 98671
Orchard Hills Dental
3307 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
Dr. John L. Morasch, DDS
2210 NE 338th Ave
Washougal, WA 98671
Nelson Bonnie a DDS
1403 C Street
Washougal, WA 98671
Justin Cochell, DMD
1403 C Street
Washougal, WA 98671
Washougal Family Dental
1403 C Street
Washougal, WA 98671
Orchard Hills Dental
3307 Evergreen Way
Washougal, WA 98671
Discovery Dental: Stinchfield Tom DDS
2530 E Street
Washougal, WA 98671
Justin Cochell, DMD
1403 C Street
Washougal, WA 98671
Dental Excellence: Douglas H. Johnson, DDS
275 Pendleton Way
Washougal, WA 98671
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 ... .
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 ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .