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Orthodontics is a specialist area of dentistry focused on treating problems like crooked teeth and bad bite known as malocclusion. Orthodontic work gives you a better smile and leads to many health benefits. The treatment is provided through braces, corrective procedures and other ‘appliances’ to straighten teeth and correct jaw alignment. While most dentists are trained to treat minor…

The idea of getting braces may at first be daunting to a teenager. But the benefits definitely make it worthwhile. It may be hard to believe at first but the long-term benefit is a better smile that makes you look great. Truth is about 70% of US teenagers need braces so, if you look around your class, probably about two out of three of your friends have braces or will have them soon. Just…

While modern braces can be comfortable and inconspicuous, there are some extra steps you can take in your central hygiene to look after them better. Firstly, you need to continue brushing your teeth regularly – your dentist will show you the best approach. You should also continue flossing daily and making regular visits to the dentist. When you wear braces, it’s especially useful to limit any…

Though many people still picture a “mouthful of metal” when they think of braces, there are now many more options available. Dental braces work by applying pressure to the teeth so that they move gradually into a new position. The pressure usually comes from a metal wire attached to tiny brackets placed on each tooth. These brackets are what used to create the “metal mouth”. However modern…

Solving the Problem of Bad Bite

Orthodontic treatment is used to correct a ‘bad bite’. Bad bite – also called malocclusion – occurs when teeth are crowded or crooked. Sometimes teeth may appear straight but, because the upper and lower jaws do not meet properly, you can have an uneven bite. Jaw problems and teeth that are protruding, crowded or irregularly spaced can be inherited or may be caused by factors such as accidents…

When to Take Your Child to the Orthodontist

An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed extra study in how to straighten teeth by bringing the teeth, jaw bones and facial profile into proper alignment. The best time for a child to visit an orthodontist is between the ages of five and seven. They are already beginning to get permanent teeth and any problems from overbite and crowding will be noticeable. As most growth happens before…

How braces look good

Braces are orthodontic appliances that can help straighten out crooked and crowded teeth. As well as making you look better, they can help improve your dental health. Many people have been put off wearing them because of how they look but modern braces can be very inconspicuous. One way of making them inconspicuous is by having the brackets – the part that attaches to each tooth – fixed to the…

What an orthodontist can do for you

Orthodontic treatment is about straightening out crooked and crowded teeth and may use special appliances such as braces. While most dentists can deal with minor orthodontic problems, they will often refer patients to an orthodontist for more specialist care. Orthodontists are dentists with additional training and they specialize in the treatment of dental and facial irregularities. One of the…