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Center For Advanced Dental Medicine
33507 9th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Nordlies Family Dentistry
32020 1st Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Brian Williams, DDS
32225 Pacific Highway South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Dr. Patricia Kho, DDS
201 33195 first way S Ste
Federal Way, WA 98023
Pacific Dental & Denture Clinic
33505 Pacific Highway South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Puget Sound Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
2505 South 320th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Neo Dental International Inc
2505 S 320th St # 625
Federal Way, WA 98003
North West Dental: Liu Yako DDS
720 South 348th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003
Dr. Eunkoo Kim, DMD
1830 South 324th Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
Federal Way Dental Center Joseph C Ardizzone DDS PS
30317 16th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
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 ... .
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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? ... .