Dental Health and Oral Hygiene

Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a field of dentistry that contracts with the analysis, deterrence and correction of malposition teeth and jaws. Abnormal alignment of the teeth and jaws is common; nearly 30% of the population has malocclusions unadorned adequate to advantage from orthodontic treatment. It cans also emphasis on altering facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics.

Treatment can take several months to a few years; it includes the use of dental braces and other appliances to slowly move the teeth and jaws around. If the malocclusion is very severe, jaw surgery may be used. Treatment is typically started before a person reaches maturity since bones can more easily be enthused around in children.