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Webster Groves Orthodontics
24 S Gore Ave
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Dr. M J. Olk, DDS
8045 Big Bend Boulevard
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Azar Orthodontics
11 East Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Fleischut Stephen A DDS
1410 Salem Hills Drive
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Padberg Gary a DDS
8077 Watson Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Mroz Joseph D DDS
8059 Watson Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Kurt A. Weisenfels D.D.S., P.C.
20 West Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Wintermantel Dan DDS
9804 Manchester Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
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, ... .
Removable braces are usually used to treat not serious malocclusions in children who still have milk teeth. They also prevent the patients from worsening of the developing or already existing malocclusions. The greatest advantage of the removable braces is their low price. In comparison to fixed braces, the price of removable braces is really insignificant. ... .
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. ... .
Teeth whitening is a very safe treatment, which offers wonderful benefits. Unfortunately, it is not for everyone. Find out whether teeth whitening is safe for you. ... .