Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a specially in which the development of teeth is controlled and treatment promotes the correction of proper retraction of teeth with the facial bones.
In addition to a positive change in the esthetic appearance, orthodontic treatment delays aging of the face, improves speech, facilitates easier oral hygiene and enhances chewing. In our clinic, we treat malocclusions (improper bites) for children and adults.
In the past, orthodontic treatments were used only for pre-teens and teens having problems with their bite (malocclusion). Today, orthodontic treatments, including dental braces, are used not only for pre-teens and teens, but also for adults.
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Myths About Orthodontic Treatment
You should be aware of some myths and facts related to orthodontic treatments:
MYTH: Orthodontists are appropriate only for the most challenging and complex orthodontic cases.
FACT: Orthodontists recognize the difference between a simple case and a complex one. And when a case is challenging, orthodontists know what to do.
MYTH: My family dentist says he can straighten my teeth.
FACT: An orthodontist has 2-3 years of specialized training beyond dental school and is a specialist at straightening teeth and insuring proper form and function. A dentist may see a handful of cases a year amid drilling and filling. An orthodontist only practices orthodontics and treats hundreds of patients.
MYTH: Braces are for kids.
FACT: One in five orthodontic patients is an adult.
MYTH: If there was a giant, overhead magnet and someone flipped a switch, people wearing braces would fly out of their chairs and stick to the ceiling.
FACT: Unlikely, as braces are made from non-magnetic materials.
MYTH: Orthodontists charge more than general dentists for orthodontic treatment.
FACT: It's not the same work. The value in seeing an orthodontist for treatment is that the orthodontist is an expert, highly experienced and understands form, function and a wonderful smile.