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Hensley William A DDS
4841 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
Long Martin K DDS
4841 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
Mullis Annette
5109 Skillern Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
Lawwill III Stewart DDS
5109 Skillern Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
Hixson Dental Center
1005 Executive Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
Tennessee Valley Orthodontics: Walters Jacobs Kristen DDS
1005 Executive Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
Hixson Dental Center: Conley Elizabeth DDS
1005 Executive Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
Beautiful smile, as well as healthy and straight teeth, are very often an effect of a long-term and expensive treatment. Modern orthodontics offers a great variety of different malocclusion treatments. Unfortunately, we have to pay for some of them. ... .
Braces can make your life difficult in many various ways. Before the treatment, the patients usually have concerns about their future life with a foreign object in their mouth. The braces, however, do not prevent you from having a normal life. Nonetheless, during the treatment, you should follow all medical advices of your doctor, especially those concerning oral hygiene. ... .