Orthodontic

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

What is the use of orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic treatment uses appliances to correct the position of teeth. The 4 main type 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.