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Ingersoll Family Dentistry
2800 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Young General Dental Practice
4919 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Winder Lucas DDS
4919 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Goodrich John DDS
4919 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Young General Dental Practice: Lickteig David J DDS
4919 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Young General Dental Practice: Young Philip E DDS
4919 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
Professionals Choice Dental
3810 38th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
Boltz & Linquist Dental Associates: Linquist Clayton A DDS
4224 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Boltz & Linquist Dental Associates: Boltz James E DDS
4224 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
Dr. Stephen R. Thies, DDS
7506 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50324
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. ... .
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 ... .
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. ... .