Orthodontics is the branch of science and the art of dentistry which deals with the study and treatment of improper bites, straightening of teeth, maintenance of posture, management of irregularities and abnormalities of teeth.
Or it can also be explained as a branch of dentistry which deals with the positional anomalies of the teeth and the jaws as they affect oral health and the physical, esthetic and mental well being of the person. Preventive, imperceptive, corrective and surgical are some of the activities which cover all the aspects of orthodontics. Mainly this dentistry is for the alignment of improper teeth.
Due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, there will be a situation where it causes extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, neck, shoulder and back pain. Crooked teeth are harder to keep clean. To avoid all these problems, orthodontic treatment is necessary and can be done by a specialist called orthodontist.
Orthodontics uses the fixed or removable appliances like braces, head gear, chin cups etc., to treat improper position of the teeth, and sometimes it also takes the help of oral and maxillofacial surgery methods for the major correction of jaws to prevent severe pains by concentrating on the maintenance of oral, mental and physical health of the patients.
The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.
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