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Dental Center of North Iowa: Lousch Michael W DDS
2800 4th Street Southwest
Mason City, IA 50401
Central Park Dentistry: Matthew Hansen
23 North Federal Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
Central Park Dentistry: Jay Lala
23 North Federal Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
Dr. Matthew R. Hansen, DDS
23 North Federal Avenue
Mason City, IA 50401
Dr. Michael Otto
3223 4th Street Southwest
Mason City, IA 50401
Dr. David A. Penfold, DDS
3223 4th Street Southwest
Mason City, IA 50401
Family Dentistry: Otto Michael DDS
3223 4th Street Southwest
Mason City, IA 50401
Nettleton Hoffman Hehr White: White Robert DDS
946 East State Street
Mason City, IA 50401
Nettleton Dental Group: Leibrand Kari L DDS
946 East State Street
Mason City, IA 50401
Nettleton Hoffman Hehr White: White Robert DDS
946 East State Street
Mason City, IA 50401
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 ... .
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, ... .
Malocclusion means all dysfunctions of the tooth form and the incorrect relation between the teeth. There are genetic factors which condition the occurrence of malocclusion, nonetheless, it is most often an effect of bad habits in childhood. ... .
Insurance is difficult to understand for a lot of people. It’s more so when contemplating state-sponsored insurance such as Medicaid and CHIP or government insurance like Medicare. Here’s what it’s all about. ... .
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. ... .