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Celeste Sloop Dds
202 Henderson Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill Pediatrics
205 Sage Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dr. Eugene F. Howden, DDS
205 Sage Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Avni C. Rampersaud, DDS, P.A.
205 Sage Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill Pediatrics Pa: Prada Elizabeth K DDS
205 Sage Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hammersmith Kimberly DDS
205 Sunrise Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Jean Woods Dental
1728 North Fordham Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dr. Jean Woods, DDS
1728 North Fordham Boulevard
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill Family Dentistry: William E. Bell DDS
4565 Nashville Highway
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
Chapel Hill Orthopedics Surgery
101 Conner Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
Removable braces are usually used to treat not serious malocclusions in children who still have milk teeth. They also prevent the patients from worsening of the developing or already existing malocclusions. The greatest advantage of the removable braces is their low price. In comparison to fixed braces, the price of removable braces is really insignificant. ... .
Braces are not for everyone. Are there any alternatives to braces? There is a lot of people who don't want to get braces due to emotional, aesthetical or professional reasons. There are also people, who can't get braces because of health problems - e.g. diseases of the immune system exclude the possibility of getting dental braces. ... .