Orthodontics is the dental specialty focused on studying and correcting misalignments in the position of teeth and/or the jawbones. Proper alignment is crucial for a patient’s overall health, as it ensures efficient chewing, which is essential for long-term dental health. Additionally, orthodontics plays a significant role in improving a patient’s facial aesthetics.
Orthodontic treatments are suitable for people of all ages who wish to correct alignment and bite issues.
They are especially recommended for children and adolescents during growth, as well as adults looking to improve the aesthetics and functionality of their smile. Orthodontics can help with crooked, crowded, or spaced teeth, as well as bite problems such as overbite, crossbite, and open bite.
It also prevents uneven tooth wear and resolves speech or chewing difficulties, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits for patients of all ages.
Various methods are available to align and adjust teeth across both arches, all effective in achieving planned results. The choice depends on the orthodontist’s evaluation and the patient’s needs.
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Metal attachments adhered to each tooth, providing three-dimensional control, connected by wire segments with ligatures.
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Transparent aligners that apply sequential movements. Patients insert and remove them, with changes made periodically.
It is a highly demanded treatment due to several advantages:
- It is very aesthetic, being almost invisible.
- It allows for optimal hygiene since it can be removed to clean teeth and aligners.
- It does not cause irritation or friction.
- It does not require unplanned appointments.
When there are improper contacts between the upper jaw and the lower jaw during chewing, it can interfere with proper nutrition and cause issues with the jaw joints, enamel wear, and worsen periodontal problems. Crowded teeth not only affect aesthetics but also make hygiene difficult, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease.
For all these reasons, orthodontic treatment helps maintain health, restore chewing function, and enhance the appearance of your smile.
Both children and adults, regardless of age. In children and adolescents, orthodontics can correct or prevent jaw growth and development issues, avoiding more serious problems in adulthood.
For patients of any age with permanent teeth, orthodontic treatment (conventional or invisible) can correct alignment and improve chewing function, resulting in better aesthetics.
In adults, orthodontics is not only about aesthetics but also plays a crucial role in managing periodontal disease and supporting restorative treatments for long-term success.
