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Evelhoch Steven DDS
116 East 11th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Synhorst II John B DDS
820 Grand Avenue
Spencer, IA 51301
Steven P. Goguen DMD PC
134 West Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
Beautiful Smiles: Cirgin James DDS
51 North Main Street
Spencer, IN 47460
Van Hofwegen & Munter Family Dentistry
18 West 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
Van Hofwegen Family Dentistry: Van Hofwegen Gary DDS
18 West 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
Dr. Gary Vanhofwegen, DDS
18 West 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
Dr. Doug Vanhofwegen, DDS
18 West 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
Choctaw Services
12716 Northeast 36th Street
Spencer, OK 73084
Dr. Kathryn L. Shriver, DDS
1709 McNaughton Way
Spencer, IA 51301
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 ... .
A dead tooth is a colloquial name for a tooth that does not have a nerve inside it because it was replaced by a dissolvable material during the root canal treatment. A tooth may also become dead due to caries. The shade of dead teeth usually become grey. Fortunately, they can be whitened as well. ... .
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? ... .
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. ... .