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Balhoff Orthodontics
3909 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70503
Balhoff Orthodontics: Balhoff Donald B DDS
3909 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70503
Lafayette Endodontics: Rainwater Anthony B DDS
3909 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70503
Lafayette Dental Associates: Vondenstein Eric DDS
1602 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
Lafayette Dental Associates: Dejean Gerald DDS
1602 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
Kennedy Harold D DDS
203 Energy Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70508
Mason & Chamberlain Family
1213 North Main Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
Mason & Chamberlain Family: Mason George D DDS
1213 North Main Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
Wood Lisa
1213 North Main Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
Mason & Chamberlain Family: Loos A Stuart DDS
1213 North Main Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
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 ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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 ... .
Make your dentist proud by building these effective oral care habits. New WellPoin survey that examines how we view dental coverage benefits. ... .