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Woodbridge Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
4421 Dale Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Joseph P. Cavallo, DDS
12502-A Lake Ridge Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Dr. Henry Dean, DDS
13412 Occoquan Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Richard G Tami PC
2200 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Mossler Margaret DDS
2200 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Dr. an Tran, DDS
2200 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Virginia Cardiovascular Care
2200 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Frederick G. Stern DDS
2200 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Dr. Marilyn Coleman, DDS
2200 State Route 642
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Woodbridge Comfort Dental Care
14605 Potomac Branch Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 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. ... .