What is Orthodontics? Not everyone is lucky enough to have perfectly aligned teeth and a good jaw relationship with aligned facial bones. In fact, the majority of people develop some kind of ‘malocclusion’, many of these will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Orthodontics is a special area of dentistry dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tooth and jaw irregularities. Facial bone relationships often contribute to poor tooth position and treatment can be directed at influencing these bony structures. Treatment aims to bring the teeth, lips and jaws into the correct relationshop in order to achieve good facial balance and a beautiful healthy smile.

Braces provide a means of precisely applying a gentle pressure to the teeth which respond by moving into the desired position. Remarkable improvements can be obtained during the course of the treatment plan.

Why is Orthodontics important to you? An attractive smile is a great asset and can be an important factor in one’s self esteem. Numerous studies have shown that people respond more positively to someone with a nice smile.

Teeth can develop in a poor position for many reasons. Malaligned and crowded teeth can cause problems, not just in appearance but also in function and health. This can increase the risk of dental disease, cause excessive tooth wear and also a number of gum, jaw joint and other problems including chronic headaches and neck pain. Correcting poor tooth and jaw alignment therefore has many advantages as well as the obvious cosmetic benefits.

Commonly Treated Problems

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