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Jill S Young DMD
107 Mall Dr
Normal, IL 61761
Barnes Dental Associates
315 Susan Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Drake Orthodontics: Drake Carl T DDS
310 Susan Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Barnes Dental Associates
315 Susan Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Everyone's Family Dentistry
1604 Visa Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Clint Boyle, DMD
1730 Bradford Lane
Normal, IL 61761
Landmark Dental Group P.C.
1605 Hunt Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Dr. Bradley W. Barnes, DDS
315 Susan Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Gentle Family Dentistry - Dr. Allison Beehner & Dr. James Chow
1523 Fort Jesse Road
Normal, IL 61761
Dr Chow Smile
1523 Fort Jesse Road
Normal, IL 61761
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .