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Bartley Teresa DDS
5006 Collins Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
Dr. Jonathan S. Hensley, DMD
153 Hibbard Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Robinette Quentin T DDS
153 Hibbard Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Keaton Orthodontics
384 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
Dr. Terry W. Wright, DMD
Pikeville
Pikeville, KY 41501
East Ky Orofacial Pain Center: Keaton Jill E DDS
118 Caroline Avenue
Pikeville, KY 41501
Hartsock Tom E DMD MS
161 College Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Pikeville Pediatric Dentistry
126 Trivette Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
Hatmaker Teresa
161 Hibbard Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .