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Kokua Kalihi Valley Clinic: Breese David R DDS
2239 North School Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Kalihi-Palama Health Center
89 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Ohana Dental Center
2153 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Kalihi Dental Group Inc
2153 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Ohana Dental Center: Masunaga Russell H DDS
2153 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Chu Benjamin H DDS
2153 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Nature Conservancy
923 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
Dentistry for Children, Orthodontics / Invisalign
1319 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Ho'ala Dental Program
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dr. Weilin Bono, DDS
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
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. ... .