Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a dental specialty that deals with rectifying and correcting misaligned and crooked structures of teeth with the help of dental appliances such as braces, retainers, and other devices. It aims at improving the appearance and overall aesthetics of teeth.

Orthodontic treatment has no specific age or timeline to begin at. Almost anyone with dental deformities can start their treatment by approaching an orthodontist. Only then can you be sure that you are in need of treatment. An orthodontist would conclude this by performing diagnostic analysis for your teeth with the help of oral examinations, digital X-rays, and a complete evaluation of your medical history.

As you consult your orthodontist and begin treatment, there are several dental risks that you can avoid yourself from. As they correct crooked and misaligned teeth, it prevents you from attaining unhealthy and unclean teeth structures and improve your bite. It also reduces your risks of developing any types of gum disease and lessen the chances of teeth loss. This can have a significant impact on your teeth’s health by avoiding any risks of a more complicated version of dental and orofacial disorders.

Your orthodontic treatment may require using different types of oral appliances based on the severity of the dental condition. The devices would serve to move teeth, retrain muscle, and help jaw growth. Orthodontic appliances can be categorized as fixed and removable appliances. Braces, retainers, special-fixed appliances, and fixed space maintainers are some of the fixed oral devices. Aligners, removable space maintainers, lip and cheek bumpers are some of the removable dental appliances. With time, these appliances will mend dental deformities by fixing issues of the teeth or jaw.