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Drs. Chalker & Peterson - A Dental Partnership
7405 Morro Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
Chalker & Peterson Dental
7405 Morro Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
Ronald L Chalker Inc: Peterson Scott G DDS
7405 Morro Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
Ronald L Chalker Inc
7405 Morro Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
CK FARR DENTISTRY
5425 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Farr C Kevin DDS
5425 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
John A. Freeman Orthodontics
7050 Atascadero Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
Edward Montoya
5750 Traffic Way
Atascadero, CA 93422
Edward Montoya
5750 Traffic Way
Atascadero, CA 93422
Boone Richard DDS
8715 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
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 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 ... .
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 ... .
Nowadays, the teeth whitening treatment is becoming more and more popular. There are also a lot of new products which you can use for in-home whitening. When does teeth whitening become dangerous? ... .
Braces can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .