Some people have naturally straight teeth that fit perfectly, but some others, we didn’t have that great privilege. If you belong to this last one, you may need orthodontic treatment.
But what does orthodontics consist of? We explain it to you below.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that studies, prevents and corrects alterations in the development of incorrectly positioned teeth and bones, the shapes of dental arches and the position of the jaws, with the aim of restoring balance both in form and function of the mouth and face, also improving facial aesthetics.
The main objective of orthodontics is to achieve a good occlusion (Perfect contact of the teeth and their relationship with the arches) and a good alignment of the teeth.
Orthodontic Treatments
Orthodontic treatments have the advantage of providing us with a smile with healthy teeth, good aesthetics and function, as well as teeth with extended duration.
Only an orthodontist can determine what type of orthodontic treatment you need based on elements of diagnosis, such as: complete medical and dental history, clinical examination, plaster models of your teeth, x-rays and photographs.
Remember that the treatment plan is appropriate for your needs.
How do you know when to go to an orthodontist?
Below we leave you a list of corresponding conditions for an orthodontic treatment. If you have any of the following:
- Overbite: The crowns of the upper anterior teeth almost completely cover the crowns of the lower teeth.
- Underbite: The patient shows a “bulldog” appearance, or the lower teeth extend excessively forward or the upper teeth are positioned very backwards.
- Cross bite: Occurs when biting normally, the upper teeth do not fall slightly in front of the lower anterior teeth or slightly outside the lower posterior teeth.
- Open bite: Space that occurs between the bite surfaces of the anterior teeth when somewhere the rest are closed.
- Displaced midline: Occurs when the imaginary line that divides the upper anterior teeth in the center does not align with that of the lower teeth.
- Spacing: Separations or gaps between teeth as a result of missing pieces or teeth that do not take up all the space.
- Crowding: When the teeth are too large to be accommodated in the space offered by the jaws.
If you have any problems or are interested in knowing a little bit more about dental health, do not hesitate to write to us, we can advise you on any questions.
