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California Smile
565 Contra Costa Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Williams Orthodontics
2135 Missouri 7
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
Perez Ricardo M DDS
81 Gregory Ln
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
A Team of Smile Savers
81 Gregory Ln
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Quallrocchi Mark A DDS
127 South 1st Street
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
Pleasant Hill Dental Care: Quattrocchi Mark DDS
127 South 1st Street
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
Quallrocchi Mark A DDS
127 South 1st Street
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
Ellinwood Family Dentistry
100 Longbrook Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Tom S Fasanaro Dental Inc
70 Doray Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Drs. Huguet, Turner and Verano
710 Grayson Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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. ... .
Every kind of malocclusion in a child can have very serious consequences. This is why we should begin the treatment right after we notice first symptoms of any type of bad bite. ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .