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Dr. Lisa Y. Pina-Awosika, DDS
6044 Lute Rd
Portage, IN 46368
Johnson John DDS
6215 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
Richard A Oppenlander DDS
8191 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
Curran & Seubert Dental Office: Curran Mark J DDS
260 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
Seubert Family Dentistry
260 W Cook St
Portage, WI 53901
White Robert E DDS
5939 Central Avenue
Portage, IN 46368
Surber, Thomas W, Dds - Orthodontic Affiliates
3110 Willowcreek Road
Portage, IN 46368
Orthodontic Affiliates: Schmidt Randall A DDS
3110 Willowcreek Road
Portage, IN 46368
Orthodontic Affiliates: Surber Thomas W DDS
3110 Willowcreek Road
Portage, IN 46368
Poracky Jennifer
5943 Central Avenue
Portage, IN 46368
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. ... .
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. ... .
Though there are many chemical whiteners on the market, we can also use natural whitening methods that won't put the health of our teeth in danger. Sometimes instead of using chemicals we can simply... eat! ... .
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. ... .