Orthodontics
It is difficult to find someone who will have a perfectly natural smile, thanks to orthodontics having a perfect smile is now possible.
Orthodontics is responsible for the study of the position, structure and development of teeth and jaw. The main objective of orthodontics is to achieve functionality and aesthetics in the mouth.
Orthodontics main goals:
- Align the position of the teeth.
- Correct the bite.
- Close spaces between teeth.
- Align aesthetically lips and teeth.
For orthodontic treatment there is no age limit, however it is more common in preadolescence between the ages of 11 and 15.
Nowadays is very common to see people with braces who have passed adolescence and adults between the ages of 20 and 40 having orthodontics.
There are also cases in which early treatment can begin around the age of 6 since it will be easier to modify the development of the teeth, this is known as interceptive orthodontics.
There are two types of appliances to correct the position teeth: fixed and movable.
Fixed: better known as braces, metal squares which are placed on the teeth and connected by metal wires.
;">Moveable: helps lead the eruption of teeth in the correct position, are most common for children.
If there is any problem of misaligned teeth on yourself or your children, call and make an appointment, allow yourself a beautiful smile.