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Gulf Coast Dentistry
313 East 22nd Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Hansen Angela
1 Professional Court
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Edwards Pamela a DDS
105 W 14th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Pamela O Edwards DMD
105 W 14th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Gulf Coast Dentistry
313 East 22nd Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Island Orthodontics: Bailey Jason M DDS
241 Clubhouse Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Island Orthodontics: Dyken Renee A DDS
241 Clubhouse Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Dr. Leo K. Jernigan, DMD
West 1st Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Langham Lauren
1 Professional Court
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Dr. Marcus L. Manning, DMD
137 Cove Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .