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NV Orthodontics
1400 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Harpreet Saini DDS
4430 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Dr. Roxanna Buchanan
1400 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Dr. Lee M. Steinle, DDS
3042 East Highway 97
Pleasanton, TX 78064
Bay Family Dental Care
173 Spring Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
John M. Gowey, DDS
1436 Cedarwood Lane
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Hopyard Dental Care
3015 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Southern Alameda County Dental
405 Boulder Ct
Pleasanton, CA 94559
Pleasanton Children's Dentistry
1144 West Oaklawn Road
Pleasanton, TX 78064
Aesthetic Periodontal & Implant Specialists
800 North Bryant Street
Pleasanton, TX 78064
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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .