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Laura C. Koch, DMD
1299 Russell Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Laura C Koch PC: Crossley Michael A DDS
1299 Russell Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Laura C Koch PC: Mereddy Pavi P DDS
1299 Russell Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Pediatric Dentistry of Central Georgia
900 Professional Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Dr. Bernadette C. Arroyo-Kemp, DDS
112 Falcon Crest
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Houston Dental Professionals
100 South Houston Road
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Dental Associates of Warner
229 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Dr. Stephan F. Holcomb, DMD
229 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Dental Associates of Warner
229 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Dental Associates of Warner: Hargett III Edwin S DDS
229 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
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? ... .
Malocclusion means all kinds of possible deviations from ideal occlusion. It manifests itself with a misalignment of the teeth in the dental arch, delayed teething, having supernumerary or missing teeth as well as having teeth of abnormal size or shape. Malocclusion does not only affect your appearance, but also has an impact on the oral cavity functions. In effect, you might suffer from breathing, chewing, swallowing or even speech disorders. Overbite, underbite and crossbite are the most ... .
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. ... .
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, ... .
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 ... .