ORTHODONTICS
Orthodontics is a specialty field of dentistry that deals primarily with crooked teeth and malpositioned jaws: their diagnosis, prevention and correction. An orthodontist is a specialist who has undergone special training in a dental school after they have graduated as a dentist.
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THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BITES WE FIX
OVERERBITE
When the teeth are clenched, the upper teeth come down too far over the lower teeth.
UNDERBITE
The upper teeth are too far back, or the lower teeth are too far forward.
POSTERIOR CROSSBITE
Posterior Crossbite. At least one of the upper teeth does not come down slightly in front of the lower teeth when the teeth are clenched. They are too near the cheek or the tongue. When the crossbite is on one side the chin will shift to the side.
ANTERIOR CROSSBITE
Upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth. Sometimes the lower teeth cover the top teeth. This may cause the lower jaw into an uncomfortable position that may cause clicking. This gives the appearance of a strong lower jaw.
CROWDING
In a narrow jaw, there may not be enough space for all the teeth. Sometimes it is necessary to remove one or more teeth to make room for the others.
PROTRUDING FRONT TEETH
Treatment can improve the appearance and protects the teeth from damage during sports injuries or falls. And the lower jaw looks pushed back.
SPACING
There are gaps or spaces between the teeth, either because a tooth is missing, or the teeth do not fill up the mouth. This is the opposite of crowding.
OPEN BITE
When the teeth are clenched, there is an opening between the upper and lower teeth. Thumb sucking, nail biting, pacifier usage, and mouth-breathing all contribute to an open bite.
WHO SHOULD SEE AN ORTHODONTIST?
People who are presented with crooked teeth, buck teeth, midline shifts, open bites, overbites, spacing, crossbites and misaligned teeth and jaws. Strong and shifted lower jaws are also reasons for seeing an orthodontist.
ORTHODONTISTS ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING
Closing wide gaps between the teeth
Aligning the teeth
Straightening crooked teeth
Improving speech or chewing ability
Boosting the long-term health of gums and teeth
Preventing long-term excessive wear or trauma of the teeth
Treating an improper bite
Improving the oral hygiene
Treatment can improve the appearance of the smile, but the most important improvement is a person's self esteem!