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Versa Corporation
859 Olney Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry: Leinassar Jeffrey M DDS
1414 Marine Dr
Astoria, OR 97103
Astoria Family Orthodontics
31st St 23-12
Astoria, NY 11105
Dr. Dennis J. Holly, DMD
1785 Exchange St
Astoria, OR 97103
Dr. Stephen W. Houghtaling, DDS
1785 Exchange Street
Astoria, OR 97103
Klemp Family Dentistry
1006 West Marine Drive
Astoria, OR 97103
Klemp Family Dentistry
1006 West Marine Drive
Astoria, OR 97103
Shakespear Family Dentistry
1775 Exchange Street
Astoria, OR 97103
Dr. K D. Carneiro, DMD
1775 Exchange Street
Astoria, OR 97103
Pedersen Gary R DDS
1775 Exchange Street
Astoria, OR 97103
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 kinds of possible deviations from ideal occlusion. It manifests itself with a misalignment of the teeth in the dental arch, delayed teething, having supernumerary or missing teeth as well as having teeth of abnormal size or shape. Malocclusion does not only affect your appearance, but also has an impact on the oral cavity functions. In effect, you might suffer from breathing, chewing, swallowing or even speech disorders. Overbite, underbite and crossbite are the most ... .
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. ... .
Can everyone wear braces? Unfortunately, some patients cannot. Why? Everyone would like to have white, healthy and straight teeth. Majority of us, when able to afford it, can straighten their teeth and eventually overcome complexes, which might have been disturbing us since our childhood. Straight teeth are important not only from the aesthetical point of view: malocclusions may cause a lot of diseases such as mobility or drifting of teeth, periodontal diseases or temporomandibular joint diseases. Moreover, ... .