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Dr. Craig Fostvedt
Waikoloa Beach Dr 69-201
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Hawaii Family Dental Centers - Waikoloa
Waikoloa Road 68-1845
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Waikoloa Dental Clinic
Waikoloa Beach Drive 69-201
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Dr. David Kwon, DDS
Waikoloa Road 68-1845
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Hawaii Family Dental Center: Yeager Jessica E DDS
Waikoloa Road 68-1845
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Hawaii Family Dental Center: Hathcock Elizabeth DDS
Waikoloa Road 68-1845
Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
A dead tooth is a colloquial name for a tooth that does not have a nerve inside it because it was replaced by a dissolvable material during the root canal treatment. A tooth may also become dead due to caries. The shade of dead teeth usually become grey. Fortunately, they can be whitened as well. ... .
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 ... .
In contrary to the removable dental braces, the fixed ones are put on by an orthodontist for the whole period of the treatment. Nowadays, patients opt for them rather than for the removable braces because the treatment is noticeably shorter and more effective with the fixed braces. ... .
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. ... .