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Sensational Smiles Today
2300 3 Mile Road Northeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Posthumus Mark w DDS
2300 3 Mile Road Northeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Belknap Commons Health Center
751 Lafayette Avenue Northeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
East Grand Rapids Family Dentistry
535 Greenwood Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Elias Dental
535 Greenwood Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Dr. Mark A. Osenieks DDS, PC
0-11225 Tallmadge Woods Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Cherry Street Health Services
101 Sheldon Boulevard Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Dr. Joseph Williams, DDS
101 Sheldon Boulevard Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Ferguson Dental Center: Schwartzfisher Donald E DDS
101 Sheldon Boulevard Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Dr. Karen O'Rourke, DDS
4250 Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .