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Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Ward John E DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Turnage J Neil DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Keiter Mary S DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Appleby Peter B DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Wicker Mary Beth DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Wong Dennis C DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Buhler John D DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Catoggio Michael V DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Larkin Steven K DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
Baxter Perkinson & Associates: Bond Jeffrey M DDS
12712 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
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? ... .
In contrary to the removable dental braces, the fixed ones are put on by an orthodontist for the whole period of the treatment. Nowadays, patients opt for them rather than for the removable braces because the treatment is noticeably shorter and more effective with the fixed 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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .