Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, as well as misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics.

What is the meaning of orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic treatment uses appliances to correct the position of teeth. The 4 main types are: fixed braces – a brace you cannot remove which is made up of brackets that are glued to the front of each tooth and linked with wires.

What is dental vs orthodontic treatment?

Dentistry is a broad medical speciality that deals with oral health – specifically your teeth, gums, nerves in the mouth, and jaw – whereas orthodontics is a speciality within dentistry that is concerned with correcting your bite, how your teeth meet together, and the alignment of your teeth.

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