What is Orthodontics

1. What is Orthodontics? Most people have crooked teeth that don't fit together correctly. Crooked teeth all the time affect your bite. The good news is you can quickly straighten your teeth and correct your bite with the help of the Orthodontics Auckland team treatment. But before hiring any orthodontics. It is essential to know what is orthodontic. And how it can help you. Orthodontics is the dentistry branch that diagnoses, interception, guidance, prevention, and correction of bad bites or dental irregularities, using braces. The specialist who does this job is known as an orthodontist. These specialists complete two or more years of additional education after four years of dental school. Benefits Maybe you think straightening your teeth only has aesthetic benefits, but that could not be forward from the truth. Crooked teeth will be harder to clean, which will lead to periodontal disease or tooth decay. Teeth that are not fit correctly can make it harder to chew, shoulder or back pain, leading to headaches and even TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders. How Do Orthodontic Treatments Work? Orthodontic treatments involve different kind of appliances used to retrain muscles, slowly move teeth. And also affect the jaw's growth by placing gentle pressure on your jaw and teeth. Fixed vs Removable Appliances Orthodontic treatments include fixed or removable appliances. It depends on how difficult is your situation; your orthodontist will advise you on which approach is the right one for you. Fixed appliances include: Braces: Braces are ubiquitous fixed appliance. They consist of wires, bands, and brackets. How do they work? The bands are anchors been in place around the teeth. Brackets are attached to the front of the teeth. Arch wires connect with Copyright © 2021 Dentist Auckland NZ. All rights reserved.

2. the brackets to the bands. Tighten the archwires puts pressure on the teeth, slowly moving them towards their target position. Usually, braces are adjusted monthly and are worn for a few months to a few years. We have the Braces Auckland dentist team to offer you the most comprehensive result. Invisalign is the alternative that is used as metal braces. Also, our Invisalign Auckland will provide the services. Special fixed appliances: These should only be used as a last resort to control tongue thrusting or thumb sucking. Since they are attached to the teeth by bands, they can feel quite uncomfortable while eating. Fixed space maintainers: Sometimes, young children lose their teeth prematurely. In that situation, an orthodontist place a space maintainer in the mouth to keep the space open until a permanent tooth comes. Removable appliances include: Aligners: Increasingly, it is becoming a popular alternative to traditional braces for adults. Aligners move the teeth in the same way as braces. Still, they are virtually invisible and don't involve metal wires and brackets. If you are using them, you need to remove them while brushing, eating, and flossing. Removable space maintainers: This device is used for the same reason as fixed space maintainers. They are made up of plastic or wire branches and an acrylic base that fits over the jaw. They are placed in open spaces between teeth to keep the teeth apart. Jaw repositioning appliances: These instruments are also known as splints. They are placed either on the lower or top jaw and are used to treat TMJ disorders via training the jaw to close in a better position. Lip and cheek bumpers: Your cheek and lip muscles might exert pressure on your teeth. In that case, you can use bumpers to keep your lips and cheeks away from the teeth. Copyright © 2021 Dentist Auckland NZ. All rights reserved.

3. Palatal expander: It is a plastic plate that fits over the roof of the mouth. It is used when the arch of your upper jaw needs to be widened. Removable retainers: These devices, worn on the roof of the mouth, prevent your teeth from shifting back to their previous position. Headgear: It slows down the growth of the upper jaw. Also, hold the back teeth while the front teeth are pulled back. Instead of it, if you are looking for wisdom teeth treatment, you can choose the Wisdom teeth Auckland team. Our north shore dentists have a year of experience in this field. Copyright © 2021 Dentist Auckland NZ. All rights reserved.