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Zieman & Pfeffle PC: Pfeffle Robert C DDS
5901 Grelot Road
Mobile, AL 36609
Mc Donald Brenda
3263 Demetropolis Srv Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Dr. Nicholas L. Southall, DMD
3265 Demetropolis Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Donovan Beth
3263 Demetropolis Srv Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Tight Dentures Mobile Alabama Dr. Larry Steiner
3263 Demetropolis Rd.
Mobile, AL 36693
Steiner Larry w DDS
3263 Demetropolis Srv Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Thomas & Greenleaf
801 South University Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36609
Dr. Stephen E. Greenleaf III, DMD
1105 Hillcrest Road
Mobile, AL 36695
Noblet Family Dental
801 South University Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36609
Dr. Lauren M. Laird, DMD
801 South University Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36609
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. ... .
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. ... .
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. ... .
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 ... .