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Signal Mountain Family Dentistry: Torrance Douglas J DDS
899 Ladder Trail
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Signal Mountain Family Dentistry
899 Ladder Trail
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Dental Society Chattanooga
39 Oliver Court
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
General Dentistry Julia W Briggs DDS
809 Ridgeway Avenue
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Herlevic David DDS
809 Ridgeway Ave
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Chattanooga Orthodontics - McCamish, Cooper & Dyer Orthodontics
801 Ridgeway Avenue
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Chattanooga Ortho: Dyer K C DDS
801 Ridgeway Ave
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
McCamish, Cooper & Dyer
809 Ridgeway Avenue
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Welch Dental Center
1408 James Boulevard
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
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 ... .
Though there are many chemical whiteners on the market, we can also use natural whitening methods that won't put the health of our teeth in danger. Sometimes instead of using chemicals we can simply... eat! ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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, ... .