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Sonora Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
940 Sylva Lane
Sonora, CA 95370
Sonora Oral & Maxillofacial: Slim Bouchoucha DDS
940 Sylva Lane
Sonora, CA 95370
Steven R. Baker, DDS
765 Morning Star Drive
Sonora, CA 95370
Mikkelsen Frank DDS
19060 Standard Road
Sonora, CA 95370
Sierra Orthodontics - Abhijit Gune, MDS, DNB, DDS
13955 Mono Way
Sonora, CA 95370
Duncan Brainard A DDS
101 Hospital Road
Sonora, CA 95370
Tuolumne General Med Facility: Mathe Wayne A DDS
101 Hospital Road
Sonora, CA 95370
Tuolumne General Med Facility: Hieb Darline DDS
101 Hospital Road
Sonora, CA 95370
James A Grabow, DDS, MS Inc
800 Morning Star Drive
Sonora, CA 95370
Safari Smiles Dental
800 Morning Star Drive
Sonora, CA 95370
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. ... .
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 ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .