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Dr. Charles P. Michael, DDS
2525 Gambell Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Dr. Cody Holt
9500 Independence Dr STE 200
Anchorage, AK 99507
Dr. Dan Jensen, DDS
4050 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Darrell J. Peterson, DDS
12350 Industry Way
Anchorage, AK 99515
Dr. Denise Attaway, DMD
13320 Shelbyville Road
Anchorage, KY 40223
Dr. Dominic S. Wenzell, DMD
1842 West Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99517
Dr. Donald E. Burk, DDS
2805 Dawson Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Dr. Frederick Kunz, DDS
3523 Mountain View Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. GREGORY G. STONE
880 N Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Dr. James P. Driskell, DMD
235 East 9th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
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? ... .
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 ... .
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 ... .
Braces can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .
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. ... .