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Gregory J. Plancich, D.D.S.
2312 North 30th Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
Union Avenue Dental Center: Sonia Pal DMD
2302 South Union Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
Kokich Orthodontics
1950 South Cedar Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Dr. Marvin A. Johnson, DDS
6927 Lakewood Drive West
Tacoma, WA 98467
Gerald L. Hartman, D.D.S.
123 132nd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Brazel Chris
11517 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Rick K Ouhl DDS
11517 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Parkland Family Dentistry: Dent Greg DDS
12165 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Dr. Daryl Yorek DDS, AADSM -Orthodontics for Adults and Children
106 131st Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Sound Surgical Arts
1628 South Mildred Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
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? ... .
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. ... .
Can everyone wear braces? Unfortunately, some patients cannot. Why? Everyone would like to have white, healthy and straight teeth. Majority of us, when able to afford it, can straighten their teeth and eventually overcome complexes, which might have been disturbing us since our childhood. Straight teeth are important not only from the aesthetical point of view: malocclusions may cause a lot of diseases such as mobility or drifting of teeth, periodontal diseases or temporomandibular joint diseases. Moreover, ... .
Beautiful, white and ideally aligned teeth are the beauty ideal. In order to enjoy it, it is not enough to just pay attention to the oral hygiene. It is necessary to prevent and treat malocclusions. ... .