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About Orthodontics
What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is an advanced and specialized branch of dentistry officially known as Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The purpose of orthodontics is to treat any type of dental malocclusion, which is simply another way of saying "bad bite".
When you have a malocclusion your teeth, lips and/or jaws won’t line up the way they should. As a result, your teeth may be crooked, your bite may not work correctly and your jaws and/or face may look unbalanced. Additionally you may experience mild to severe pain in the muscles and/or joints of the facial/cranial region.
To correct these improper bites, orthodontists use braces and other corrective procedures, including materials often called "appliances", to achieve proper tooth and jaw alignment. This correction of the teeth and their supportive structures makes for a healthy and attractive smile.
Orthodontic treatment can dramatically improve your dental health as well as your looks. Straight, well-aligned teeth are easier to clean and maintain. Correcting orthodontic problems can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, jaw pain and even tooth loss. With a smile that's truly healthy, you’ll feel better and have the confidence you’ve always desired.
What is the advantage of being treated by an Orthodontist?
As a specialist with years of highly advanced training, an orthodontist is a graduate and licensed practitioner of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
After a four-to-five year graduate program at a Dental School accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) the Orthodontist must complete at least 2-3 additional academic years of advanced specialty education at an ADA-accredited orthodontic program. The demanding program includes advanced education in biomedical, behavioral and anatomical sciences. The orthodontic student learns the complex skills required to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and guide facial development (dentofacial orthopedics).
Orthodontics is an advanced and specialized branch of dentistry officially known as Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The purpose of orthodontics is to treat any type of dental malocclusion, which is simply another way of saying "bad bite". When you have a malocclusion your teeth, lips and/or jaws won’t line up the way they should. As a result, your teeth may be crooked, your bite may not work correctly and your jaws and/or face may look unbalanced. Additionally you may experience mild to severe pain in the muscles and/or joints of the facial/cranial region.
To correct these improper bites, orthodontists use braces and other corrective procedures, including materials often called "appliances", to achieve proper tooth and jaw alignment. This correction of the teeth and their supportive structures makes for a healthy and attractive smile.
Orthodontic treatment can dramatically improve your dental health as well as your looks. Straight, well-aligned teeth are easier to clean and maintain. Correcting orthodontic problems can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease, jaw pain and even tooth loss. With a smile that's truly healthy, you’ll feel better and have the confidence you’ve always desired.
What is the advantage of being treated by an Orthodontist?
As a specialist with years of highly advanced training, an orthodontist is a graduate and licensed practitioner of the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.
After a four-to-five year graduate program at a Dental School accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) the Orthodontist must complete at least 2-3 additional academic years of advanced specialty education at an ADA-accredited orthodontic program. The demanding program includes advanced education in biomedical, behavioral and anatomical sciences. The orthodontic student learns the complex skills required to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and guide facial development (dentofacial orthopedics).
