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Dr. Bobby L. Cockerham, DDS
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dr. Andrea L. Swan, DDS
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Dr. Kelly Mcclain, DDS
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Wright John T MD
101 Brauer Hall Cb 7450
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Parkway Dental Center
79 Falling Springs Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
CarolinasDentist - Chapel Hill
110 Perkins Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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 ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
Make your dentist proud by building these effective oral care habits. New WellPoin survey that examines how we view dental coverage benefits. ... .