Orthodontics, What and Why?

Orthodontics is the correction of improper bites, crooked teeth, crowding, narrow arches, deep overbites and jets, under-bites spacing and many more issues that can cause irregularities in the mouth.

Orthodontics  are used to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing look for the patient through correcting these issues through a number of techniques.

Plates, Pre-orthodontic devices and braces are all used to correct these irregularities through expanding, straightening and eliminating bad habits such as tongue thrust, mouth breathing and thumb sucking with the cooperation of the patient.

Changing these habits and irregularities can have many benefits for the patient. Decreasing abnormal wear on teeth due to having an improper bite, Making it easier to keep your mouth cleaning and reduce the risk of dental caries.

Why should I consider orthodontics?

When considering correction of tooth position it is important also to consider object and muscular habits, breathing patterns, facial harmony, skeletal position of the upper and lower jaw in relation to the rest of the skull, airway, teeth bite planes in relation to the rest of the face, size of the upper and lower jaw amongst other factors.
Pre-orthodontic appliances, fixed expansion appliances , plates, etc in many cases are not seen from the front, These orthodontic devices and braces are all used to correct these irregularities through expanding, straightening and eliminating bad habits such as tongue thrust, mouth breathing and thumb sucking with the cooperation of the patient.
Changing these habits and irregularities can have many benefits for the patient. Decreasing abnormal wear on teeth due to having an improper bite, making it easier to keep your mouth cleaning and reduce the risk of dental caries.