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Argo Family Dentistry
750 U.S. 11
Trussville, AL 35173
Argo Family Dentistry
750 U.S. 11
Trussville, AL 35173
Birmingham Orthodontic Spec: Schmidtke Don W DDS
1110 Chalkville Mountain Road
Trussville, AL 35173
Cahaba Dental
119 North Chalkville Road
Trussville, AL 35173
Cahaba Dental: Sullens Thad A DDS
10 County Road
Trussville, AL 35173
Daniel A. Nix, D.M.D., P. C.
5750 Bentley Way
Trussville, AL 35173
Dobbs & Adkins, LLC
417 Main Street
Trussville, AL 35173
Dobbs David DDS
417 Main Street
Trussville, AL 35173
Dr Christy Savage (Great Smiles Orthodontics)
125 North Chalkville Road
Trussville, AL 35173
Dr. Dennis M. Clark, DMD
151 North Chalkville Road
Trussville, AL 35173
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 ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .
Insurance is difficult to understand for a lot of people. It’s more so when contemplating state-sponsored insurance such as Medicaid and CHIP or government insurance like Medicare. Here’s what it’s all about. ... .
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, ... .