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Martin Jr Clifton DDS
2214 Washington Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
Dr. L. Sean Endsley
2098 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Dr. Ronald D. Mccall, DDS
901 Ashleman Street
Waco, TX 76705
David W. Garrett, DDS
7201 Sanger Avenue
Waco, TX 76712
Creekwood Dental Arts
7911 Woodway Drive
Waco, TX 76712
Stonewood Dental
421 North Robinson Drive
Waco, TX 76706
Crouch Charles w DDS
7201 Sanger Avenue
Waco, TX 76712
Garrett Family Dental
7201 Sanger Avenue
Waco, TX 76712
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. ... .
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 ... .
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 ... .
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, ... .
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? ... .