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Frederick H Waggener PA
115 Parnell Street
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Dr. Gary E. Herbeck, DMD
1355 North Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Keo & Rowley
295 South Plumosa Street
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Christie Dental of Merritt Island Specialty Center
775 East Merritt Island Causeway
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Karla Anjay DDS
775 East Merritt Island Causeway
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Kay Sebron E DDS
307 Magnolia Avenue
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Dr. Mark Moffitt, DMD
150 North Sykes Creek Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Nicole M. Stevens, DDS
1395 North Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
William E Bagwell Jr Pa: Schultz Charles DDS
1127 North Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Dr. William E. Bagwell, DDS
1127 North Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953
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 ... .
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. ... .
A treatment has to be conducted whenever a malocclusion is diagnosed. Otherwise, it may cause face deformation or have many undesirable health consequences. ... .
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. ... .