What is Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a branch of
dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial
irregularities. The practice of orthodontics requires professional skill in the
design, application and control of corrective appliances to bring teeth, lips and jaws
into proper alignment and achieve facial balance.
Everyone wants a beautiful smile but most importantly everyone should have a healthy
one. The orthodontist's goal is to achieve both for the patient.
Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to
conditions that cause not only tooth decay but eventual gum disease and tooth loss.
Other orthodontic problems can cause abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, excess stress on
supporting bone and gum tissue , or misalignment of the jaw joints with resultant
chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck.
When left untreated, many orthodontic problems become worse. Treatment by a
specialist to correct the original problem is often less costly than the additional dental
care required to treat the more serious problems that can develop in later years
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