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Dr. Kirby Hatcher, DDS
1317 Village Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Portman Ashton
1317 Village Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Hatcher Dental Group: Jordan Patrick M DDS
1317 Village Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Richard C Hake DDS
1626 Langley Avenue
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Johansen Dentistry: Kuball Ted DDS
3012 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Johansen Dentistry
3012 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Kuball Walter R DDS
3012 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Howenstine Dental
3012 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Johansen Dentistry: Johansen Doug S DDS
3012 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Hoerath Dental
1202 Village Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64506
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 ... .
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. ... .
Beautiful, white and ideally aligned teeth are the beauty ideal. In order to enjoy it, it is not enough to just pay attention to the oral hygiene. It is necessary to prevent and treat malocclusions. ... .
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. ... .