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Keith Phillips, DMD, MSD
5619 Valley Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98424
Cho David K DDS
5920 100th Street Southwest
Tacoma, WA 98499
Cornerstone Family Physicians: Kiehl Robert L DDS
5920 100th Street Southwest
Tacoma, WA 98499
Tacoma Dental Care, Dr. Thi Nguyen, DMD.
158 138th Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Dr. Rachelle A. Retoma, DMD
158 138th Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Dr. Daryl Yorek, DDS, MS
106 131st Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Horowitz Naomi J DDS
9900 2nd Fl Lincoln St Bldg
Tacoma, WA 98433
Hawks Andrew T DDS
9900 2nd Fl Lincoln St Bldg
Tacoma, WA 98433
Sanders Jerrod L DDS
9900 2nd Fl Lincoln Stree Bldg
Tacoma, WA 98431
Hammond Ted w DDS
9900 2nd Fl Lincoln St Bldg
Tacoma, WA 98433
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 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. ... .
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? ... .
Nowadays, the teeth whitening treatment is becoming more and more popular. There are also a lot of new products which you can use for in-home whitening. When does teeth whitening become dangerous? ... .
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. ... .