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Dr. David E. Doyle Jr, DDS
10121 Southeast Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
Chapman Smiles Orthodontics
10121 Southeast Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
Sunnyside Dentistry For Children
10121 Southeast Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
Swiss Denture & Implant Center
16130 Southeast 82nd Drive
Clackamas, OR 97015
Mark N Reaksecker, DMD
15230 Southeast 82nd Drive
Clackamas, OR 97015
Kaiser Permanente: Geist Harold D DDS
10209 Southeast Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
Lande Dental Lab - Dental Implants & All Ceramic Restorations
14910 Southeast Morning Way
Clackamas, OR 97015
Kenneth L Chung
14654 Southeast Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
Sunnyside Dentistry For Children, PC
11411 Southeast Sunnyside Road
Clackamas, OR 97015
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .