Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with properly aligning teeth and jaws to improve facial structure (and your child's smile), as well as overall oral health.
Orthodontic treatment will help your child by:
An orthodontic problem is called a malocclusion, or "bad bite." Some examples of causes of malocclusion include crowded teeth, extra teeth, missing teeth or misaligned jaws. Most malocclusions are inherited, although some can be acquired. Acquired malocclusions can be caused by accidents, early or late loss of baby teeth, or oral habits that are continued over a long period of time.
Patients of almost any age, but mostly children, can benefit from treatment for orthodontic problems. Typically, braces are worn between the ages of 10 and 14; this is the period of development in which the head and mouth are still growing and teeth are more accessible to straightening. Earlier orthodontic intervention can sometimes prevent the need for full orthodontic treatment. (If you have been advised that your child needs braces, it is very important to discuss the matter carefully with your child. It can be traumatic because of your child's sensitivity to his or her looks.) More and more adults are also wearing braces to correct minor problems and to improve their smiles.
Here are a few of our orthodontic case examples:
Case #1: Mild Anterior crowding & rotated canines.
Before Treatment After Orthodontics
Case #2: Moderate Anterior crowding & facially erupting canines.
Before Treatment After Orthodontic Treatment
Case #3: Severe Anterior crowding & blocked out & unerupted upper right canine.
Before Treatment After Orthodontic Treatment
Case #4: Severely crowded anterior teeth with blocked out upper left lateral incisor.
Before treatment After Treatment