What is Orthodontics

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What is Orthodontics
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Orthodontics or Orthodontia, which came from the
word "orthos" (to correct or to straighten out)
and "dontia" (teeth) is the branch of dentistry
that deals with the correction and treatment of
one's bite and misaligned teeth. A misaligned
tooth becomes a problem because if your teeth do
not fit together correctly,
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they will be at a higher risk of being lost due
to tooth decay and gum disease.Having a
misaligned tooth doesn't just cause future oral
diseases, but will also cause some aesthetic
discrepancies to your teeth. Orthodontists are
the person whom you need to consult your problem
with.
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He/she will assess what kind of orthodontic
dental procedure you need.Most of the
orthodontic treatments available in your
orthodontist's office include the usage of
brackets that are glued to your teeth with a
wire. I know for sure that most people don't like
to get braces because it is not pleasing to the
eye.
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There are numerous orthodontic treatments out
there to choose from. The most common are the
removable and non-removable.Here are some lists
of removable and non-removable orthodontic
appliance that is available in your
orthodontist's office
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Removable Orthodontic Appliance Aligners Pala
tal expander Lip and cheek bumpers Removable
space maintainers Jaw repositioning
appliances Removable retainers Headgear Invi
salign
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Non-removable Orthodontic Appliance Traditional
Dental Braces Special fix appliances Fixed
space maintainers
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If you are interested with the numerous
orthodontic treatments listed above, you may
contact your orthodontist and schedule a visit to
check if you are a candidate for the treatment.
We wish you luck in straightening out your
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