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Howenstein Dental
10606 Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Howenstein Dental: Aleman Jason DDS
10606 Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Parker Ty a DDS
314 Fountains Parkway
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Lakeland Hills Dental: Jankowski Walter J DMD
5011 North Illinois Street
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Dr. Gary C. London, DDS
5 Bluff Court
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Lifetime Dental Care-Ilpc
5953 North Illinois Street
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Dr. Nicole Merz, DDS
5953 North Illinois Street
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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 ... .
A dead tooth is a colloquial name for a tooth that does not have a nerve inside it because it was replaced by a dissolvable material during the root canal treatment. A tooth may also become dead due to caries. The shade of dead teeth usually become grey. Fortunately, they can be whitened as well. ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .