Orthodontics is the specialty of Dentistry which focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of problems (anomalies) related to the position of the teeth, the relationships between them and the skeletal malformations of the jaws. Its purpose is to arrange the teeth in the dental arches and to guide the jaws in a harmonious relationship with each other in order to restore the functionality and aesthetics of the mouth and face. Orthodontic anomalies are a very common condition, as many people face, to a greater or lesser degree, occlusion problems and depending on the severity of each case treatment is necessary.
Aesthetics are definitely an important factor in following orthodontic treatment, as it can negatively affect the psychology of a child or an adult. However, our primary concern is to ensure the functionality of the mouth and to prevent any dental and maxillofacial problems. If we do not treat orthodontic anomalies, several consequences can occur that may affect the patient’s daily life.
Abnormal position of the teeth and jaws can:
These problems can be prevented or remedied (restored) with orthodontic treatment, which should start early in childhood so that we can have the best possible result in the shortest possible time. Therefore, it is very important to have our first orthodontic examination early (around 7 years old), as a treatment should begin we can determine the time to start a treatment depending on the malocclusion.
It should be noted that Orthodontics is not only offered for children and adolescents but also for adults. Nowadays the number of adults who decide to start an orthodontic treatment is constantly increasing, because more and more people realize that this is an issue that concerns our health. There are even options that, depending on the case, can replace the classic metal braces so that the treatment is much more “discreet”.
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