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Dr. Aaron J. Grier, DDS
1567 West Diane Street
Ozark, MO 65721
Fremont Hills Dental Centre
5240 North Town Centre Drive
Ozark, MO 65721
Fremont Hills Dental Center: Tellez Bernard R DDS
North Town Centre Drive
Ozark, MO 65721
McLaughlin Ray H DMD
249 Painter Avenue
Ozark, AL 36360
Whitlow Cindy
314 North 18th Street
Ozark, AR 72949
Whitlow Cindy
314 North 18th Street
Ozark, AR 72949
Ozark Dental Services: Curlin Jim H DDS
314 North 18th Street
Ozark, AR 72949
Christian County Board For
728 North 22nd Street
Ozark, MO 65721
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 ... .
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? ... .
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 contrary to the removable dental braces, the fixed ones are put on by an orthodontist for the whole period of the treatment. Nowadays, patients opt for them rather than for the removable braces because the treatment is noticeably shorter and more effective with the fixed braces. ... .