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In the pursuit of the "perfect smile," approximately 4 million people at any given time in the United States are wearing braces, 25 percent of them being adults. Over the years, braces have evolved from each individual tooth being wrapped in metal, to a glued-on fixture on the teeth, to a clear plastic "aligner tray." Despite... more »
Braces are often needed to correct crooked teeth. However, some people choose not to have metal wires running across their teeth. Thankfully, braces that are placed behind the teeth, known as lingual braces, were developed. Everyone could then have the benefits of straight teeth without being dubbed "metal mouth." more »
Ceramic braces are orthodontic braces that correct a person's bite and appearance. While traditional braces are made of metal brackets that attach to the front of the teeth, ceramic braces feature ceramic brackets that are subtler in appearance. Orthodontic patients of all ages opt for ceramic braces for aesthetic purposes, although... more »
Dental braces align a patient's teeth according to the person's bite. Dental braces often correct underbites, overbites, crooked teeth and other problems. Many times orthodontists use braces in conjunction with other devices to widen jaws or shape the teeth. Dental braces are most commonly seen in teenagers, although adults and... more »
An orthodontist is a dentist with a specialty in teeth alignment. Orthodontists use instruments, such as braces and retainers, to straighten patients' teeth. The road to becoming an orthodontist is long, but a career as an orthodontist can be very satisfying. more »
The orthodontic field is a specialized part of dentistry that deals exclusively with irregular...
Invisalign offers adults and teenagers a different option for correcting malocclusions than traditional wire braces. A person can now have... more »
Picking the right orthodontist is important because the process of orthodontic work can be painful and drawn out over a long period of time.... more »
Orthodontic braces are used to correct irregularities in teeth alignment for health reasons or for cosmetic purposes. Traditional braces align... more »
Before braces are put in, the patient's teeth have to be free from cavities, gum disease and other dental issues that could present a problem... more »
When you find out your child needs braces, it can be overwhelming. Orthodontic work isn't cheap, but you want to do what's best for your children.... more »
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw improved bite (occlusion).
Definition
Also removable appliances, or "plates", headgear, expansion appliances, and many other devices can be used to move teeth. Functional and orthopaedics appliances are used in growing patients (age 5 to 14) with the aim to modify the jaw dimensions and relationship if these are altered. (See Prognathism.) This therapy is frequently followed by a fixed multibracket therapy to align the teeth and refine the occlusion.
After a course of active orthodontic treatment, patients will often wear retainers, which will maintain the teeth in their improved position while the surrounding bone reforms around them. The retainers are generally worn full-time for a short period, perhaps 6 months to a year, and then worn periodically (typically nightly during sleep) for as long as the orthodontist recommends. It is possible for the teeth to stay aligned without regular retainer wear. However, there are many reasons teeth will crowd as a person ages; thus there is no guarantee that teeth, orthodontically treated or otherwise, will stay aligned without retention. For this reason, many orthodontists recommend periodic retainer wear for many years (or indefinitely) after orthodontic treatment.
Appropriately trained doctors align the teeth with respect to the surrounding soft tissues, with or without movement of the underlying bones, which can be moved either through growth modification in children or jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) in adults.
Several appliances are utilized for growth modification; including functional appliances, Headgear and Facemasks.
These "orthopedic appliances" may influence the development of an adolescents profile and give an improved aesthetic and functional result.
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