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Tuscaloosa Smiles: James S. Kimbrell, DMD
621 Helen Keller Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Atkinson Scott E DDS
621 Helen Keller Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Dr. Andrew E. Graves, DMD
621 Helen Keller Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Tuscaloosa Smiles: James S. Kimbrell, D.M.D.
621 Helen Keller Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Capstone Dental Care
100 Rice Mine Road Loop
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Riverview Dental Designs
805 Rice Mine Road North
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Dr. David G. Riley, DMD
805 Rice Mine Road North
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Moody III Max DDS
400 Hargrove Road East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Dr. Maxwell Moody III, DDS
400 Hargrove Road East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Bryant Richard M DDS
222 McFarland Circle North
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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 ... .
Can everyone wear braces? Unfortunately, some patients cannot. Why? Everyone would like to have white, healthy and straight teeth. Majority of us, when able to afford it, can straighten their teeth and eventually overcome complexes, which might have been disturbing us since our childhood. Straight teeth are important not only from the aesthetical point of view: malocclusions may cause a lot of diseases such as mobility or drifting of teeth, periodontal diseases or temporomandibular joint diseases. Moreover, ... .
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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? ... .