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Community Dental-Saco
57 Barra Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Dr. Joseph R. Kenneally, DMD
6 Wellspring Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Kenneally & Steed The Art of Dentistry
6 Wellspring Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Remmes Orthodontics PA
6 Wellspring
Biddeford, ME 04005
Remmes Orthodontics PA: Remmes Paul F DDS
6 Wellspring
Biddeford, ME 04005
All Smiles Dental: Garramore Peter J DMD
2 Wellspring Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Dr. David Britt, DDS
125 Shops Way
Biddeford, ME 04005
Dr. Katherine Scholand, DDS
125 Shops Way
Biddeford, ME 04005
Dr. Kevin Valle, DDS
125 Shops Way
Biddeford, ME 04005
Dr. David S. Jacobson, DDS
125 Shops Way
Biddeford, ME 04005
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 ... .
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 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. ... .
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. ... .
Removable braces are usually used to treat not serious malocclusions in children who still have milk teeth. They also prevent the patients from worsening of the developing or already existing malocclusions. The greatest advantage of the removable braces is their low price. In comparison to fixed braces, the price of removable braces is really insignificant. ... .