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Dr. Staci Hanson, DMD
131 NE Estes Ave
White Salmon, WA 98672
Mathisen W Curtis DDS
640 North Main Avenue
White Salmon, WA 98672
Todd Jane
640 North Main Avenue
White Salmon, WA 98672
Kosmalski Ruth G DDS
640 North Main Avenue
White Salmon, WA 98672
White Salmon Dental Care
331 East Jewett Boulevard
White Salmon, WA 98672
White Salmon Dental Care: Middaugh Tim DDS
331 East Jewett Boulevard
White Salmon, WA 98672
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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. ... .
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? ... .