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Boscovs Hearing Center - 79
139 Falon Ln
Altoona, PA 16602
Dr. Steven C. Fuller, DDS
410 8th Street Southwest
Altoona, IA 50009
Cann Family Dentistry
401 North 7th Street
Altoona, PA 16601
Hoover Michael E DDS
117 N Hawthorne Dr
Altoona, PA 16602
Campbell Joann
117 N Hawthorne Dr
Altoona, PA 16602
Pleasant Valley Dental PC
305 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Pleasant Valley Dental PC
305 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Pleasant Valley Dental PC: Marcelli R James DDS
305 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Pham Peter C DDS
1409 13th Street
Altoona, PA 16601
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. ... .
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, ... .
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? ... .
Who doesn't want to have a beautiful and glamorous smile? Unfortunately, it is not possible when our teeth are yellow and have coffee, tea or cigarettes stains. Few people can afford expensive and professional in-office whitening treatment. Fortunately, you can achieve similar effect by using cheap home remedies. ... .