Straightening Teeth – Orthodontics
Orthodontics
Why do we need braces or orthodontic appliances?
Not everyone is gifted with a Hollywood smile.
For some, the size of the jaw is larger than the teeth size – resulting in teeth with spaces.
For those whom the jaw size is smaller, the teeth happen to be crowded or overlapping.
This also occurs due to childhood decay which might have resulted in the loss of space.
For some with mouth breathing habits (due to deviated nasal septum or chronic allergies) – the face seems to belong
For some the teeth are forwardly placed – it may have been a result of habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting. They may not be able to close their lips fully. This may also result in an open bite where the front teeth do not meet together.
Whatever the problem, it can be corrected and set right through some appliances and braces. The science of “straightening your teeth” is called orthodontics and the doctor who corrects it is called an “orthodontist”
What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatments work by using appliances, braces, and aligners to move teeth that are crooked or that do not fit together right. By fixing these problems, orthodontics can also help keep your mouth healthy.
