Written by Mojdah M. Akhavan,
chulavista-orthodontics
What is orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry which is concerned with giving a
person a good-looking face, with the jaws in the right place and teeth
in the most aesthetic, functional and stable position.
Is orthodontics just "braces"?
No,orthodontics has become much more than "braces" for teeth. The field is
now highly concerned with facial form and works closely with orthognathic (jaw) and
plastic surgery. About 10-15% of the population have some type of skeletal or dental
discrepancy which needs to be addressed. Dental problems can be solved with braces alone.
However, often people's teeth are "off" because of a skeletal as well as a
dental deviation. The upper teeth may look like they're sticking out because the
lower jaw is too small and too far back. In such a case, jaw surgery as well as
braces will be needed. A third option is growth modification. If an orthodontist
sees a child at a young age, before the growth spurt, and diagnoses a possible skeletal
problem, interceptive treatment can sometimes correct the problem using the child's
growth potential. Aesthetics Many would like straight teeth without a mouth
full of silver. We even have options for the esthetically
conscious. Clear Braces are now widely available. They are made of
either plastic or crystal and are barely visible in the mouth. Lingual Braces are
braces which are placed on the back side of teeth and out of sight, as opposed to
the front. Many models and stars choose this option. This type of treatment is
usually more expensive, takes longer and is more limited in what it can accomplish,
but for some, it's the only way to go. Retainers can also be used to straighten
teeth in lieu of braces. They 're handy for milder cases, the advantage being their
removability on those "special" occasions.
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