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Dr. Deborah R. Keepers, DDS
15876 Bandera Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
Medina Orthodontics: Perez-Medina Nancy DDS
11868 Bandera Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
Dr. Jesus M. Medina, DMD
11868 Bandera Rd
Helotes, TX 78023
Dr. Christopher E. Marlette, DMD
15534 Escarpment Oak
Helotes, TX 78023
Haberman Thomas J DDS
13438 Bandera Road
Helotes, TX 78023
Ryther Babette
13438 Bandera Road
Helotes, TX 78023
Helotes Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, PLLC
12800 Bandera Road
Helotes, TX 78023
Gottwald Family Dentistry: Gottwald Donna DDS
12740 Bandera Road
Helotes, TX 78023
Gottwald Family Dentistry: Finlayson Richard DDS
12740 Bandera Road
Helotes, TX 78023
DG Family Dentistry: Sarah Kinard DDS, Donna Gottwald DDS
12740 Bandera Road
Helotes, TX 78023
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .