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Smile Dental Center
318 Oxford Road
Oxford, CT 06478
Brilliant Smiles Dental Hygiene
79 Roller Rink Road
Oxford, ME 04270
Highland Family Dentistry - Dr. Drew McNeal
111 East Industry Drive
Oxford, NC 27565
Sid Sockwell & Marcella DRS.
111 East Industry Drive
Oxford, NC 27565
Gregory J Gossick PC
37 North Washington Street
Oxford, MI 48371
Dr. Rene J. Hamel, DDS
236 Main Street
Oxford, MA 01540
Dr. Walker Swaney
2155 South Lamar Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
Dr. Mark Mercier
2155 South Lamar Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
Dr. John M. Huggins, DMD
2155 South Lamar Boulevard
Oxford, MS 38655
Dr. Paul J. Ferri
830 South Lapeer Road
Oxford, MI 48371
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .
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? ... .