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Gentle Dental Place: Westbrook Jr Thomas E DDS
507 Hutson Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
Todd Higginbotham, DDS
3170 East Main Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
Dr. Fred O. Wagner, DDS
519 West Main Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
Dr. Zeb F. Carnes, DDS
1036 Chickasawba Ave
Blytheville, AR 72315
Terry Turner, DDS
3710 E Main St
Blytheville, AR 72315
Toney Joshua R DDS
519 West Main Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
Thomas E Westbrook Jr Dentist
617 North Ridgeway
Blytheville, AR 72315
Hinson Brenda
501 North 6th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
Hess James a DDS
501 North 6th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
Higginbotham Family Dental: Higginbotham Todd DDS
3710 East Main Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .