What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a treatment for the misalignment of teeth with the maxilla bone. The maxilla bone is the bone at the front of the skull directly above the teeth. Orthodontics also treats the misalignment of teeth with the mandible, which is the bone direct below your bottom row of teeth. Therefore, Orthodontics is not only concerned with teeth but also facial profile. When the teeth are misaligned with either of these bones it is called a malocclusion. Malocclusions need treating as straight and aligned teeth are needed to bite, chew and talk properly and malocclusions can prevent this from happening.
Orthodontic trends and treatments
The misalignment of the teeth can be caused by, overcrowded teeth, extra teeth, missing teeth and misaligned jaws. There are two methods of orthodontic treatment available. The practitioner could remove a whole tooth from its roots, which will create space for the remaining teeth. However, extraction is not always necessary, alternatively, as part of orthodontic dental treatment the patient may be required to wear either fixed braces, aesthetic braces, metal braces, orthopaedic braces, clearstep, removable braces or retainers. Which approach is taken will be based on assessment on each individual condition. Orthodontic treatments can be used for both adults and children. It is has come to the attention of the dentists in Kent that Orthodontic treatment is on the rise. They are claiming this rise has been brought about because an aesthetically pleasing personal appearance is becoming more trendy and essential for both personal and professional reasons.