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What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a form of
dentistry that specializes in
the diagnosis, prevention and
treatment of dental and facial
irregularities. 
 
Technically speaking, these problems are classified as “malocclusion,” meaning “bad bite.” Orthodontists are skilled in the design, application and control of corrective appliances, such as braces, to bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment and to achieve facial balance. 

  Most people associate orthodontia with the application of braces to correct crooked teeth in children.  
  Orthodontists, however, treat a wide
variety of conditions in people of all ages
– from overbites to underbites.

Benefits of Braces:
  Orthodontic treatment brings teeth, lips and face into proportion. People of any age can benefit from orthodontics, because health teeth, regardless of how old you are, can be moved with relative ease.
  In short, orthodontic treatment will help you by:
· Guiding permanent teeth into the proper positions.
· Improving lip closure.
· Reserving or gaining space for erupting permanent teeth.
· Reducing the potential for to jaw joint damage.
· Reducing the likelihood of impacted permanent teeth.
· Influencing proper jaw growth.
· Ensuring the proper width of dental arches.
· Improving eruptions patterns
· Lowering the risk of damage to protruded upper teeth.
· Shortening treatment time for later corrective orthodontics.
· Improving some speech problems.

The Facts About Orthodontic Treatment

What Problems Are Caused When Teeth Are Crooked?
Beyond the loss of self confidence many
people feel, crooked teeth are harder to
keep clean, increasing the risk of tooth
decay and gum disease. Sometimes it’s
harder to chew certain types of healthy,
high fiber foods, causing either digestive
difficulties or avoidance of the offending foods. Other people may experience discomfort in their jaw joints from the improper alignment of teeth and gums. If you teeth protrude, they may be more likely to chip or fracture. An improper bite may even cause teeth to wear unevenly or faster.

What Are Braces?
Braces are a system of brackets that are bonded to your teeth and hold interconnecting wires. The wires used today, made of a nickel-titanium, are generally thinner and more resilient than those used in previous years, shortening treatment time and improving overall comfort. Over time, the steady, gentle pressure applied to the teeth helps move them into the correct position.

At What Age Should Orthodontic Treatment Begin?
Children, adolescents and adults can all benefit from orthodontic treatment; it all depends upon individual circumstances. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child visit an orthodontist by age seven, unless a problem is evident earlier. That way, the orthodontist can determine the most ideal time to begin treatment.

The importance of correcting posterior cross-bites in the deciduous or mixed dentition.
It has been estimated that as many as 75% of children have some form of malocclusion. One of the most common forms of malocclusion is the constriction of the maxillary arch. Children with compromised airways and mouth breathing problems frequently have constricted maxillary arches. The ideal time to treat an underdeveloped maxilla is in the mixed dentition stage when the patient’s level of cooperation is the highest and when more serious future problems can be avoided.