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Dr. Dale D. Nelson, DMD
2515 NE 134th St
Vancouver, WA 98686
Half Dental
910 NE Minnehaha St
Vancouver, WA 98665
Dr. James B. Long, DDS
910 NE 82nd St
Vancouver, WA 98665
Willamette Dental Group: Khuong Lich V DDS
910 NE 82nd St
Vancouver, WA 98665
Willamette Dental Group: Nordstrom Susan A DDS
910 NE 82nd St
Vancouver, WA 98665
Smiles Dental - Hazel Dell
10009 NE Hazel Dell Ave
Vancouver, WA 98685
Four Seasons Auto Repair
Vancouver
Vancouver, WA 98685
Willamette Dental-Pullman
Vancouver
Vancouver, WA 98685
Modern Orthodonist
2702 NE 78th St
Vancouver, WA 98665
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. ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .