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What Is Orthodontics Dentistry?
Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry dedicated to the prevention and correction of abnormalities in the alignment and positioning of teeth and jaws for functional and aesthetic purposes.
What are the causes of malposition of teeth and jaws?
Malposition of teeth and jaws can be caused by several factors. They can be hereditary, or develop over time from the premature loss of baby teeth or permanent teeth that have not been replaced.
Certain bad habits can also affect the position of the teeth and the shape of the jaws, such as:
- Thumb sucking.
- Mouth breathing (caused, among other things, by the presence of adenoids or large tonsils or by nasal blockage).
- Atypical swallowing (abnormal positioning of the tongue while swallowing).
- Biting lips or any other object (pencil).
Why undergo orthodontic treatment?
- Aesthetics: a beautiful smile and a better self-esteem. Straight teeth and a beautiful smile will make you feel less self-conscious and more confident. Another reason to smile!
- Function: improved chewing and speech. The position of the jaws and teeth is closely linked to the ease of chewing well and therefore having adequate digestion, which has an impact on general health. The alignment of the teeth and the position of the lips affect pronunciation, phonetics and speech, undermining self-esteem, especially in young people.
- Well-being: increased comfort and longevity. Good occlusion causes less strain on teeth, bones, muscles and temporomandibular joints. A bad bite can lead to grinding and clenching of the teeth (bruxism). Bruxism is often the cause of wear and fracture of existing teeth or restorations, as well as muscle fatigue and pain in the face, head and neck. Bruxism could therefore cause premature aging of these areas of the mouth.
- Health: healthier teeth and gums. Proper alignment of the teeth makes cleaning easier. This decreases the risk of plaque retention and the formation of cavities and periodontal (gum) disease to maintain a healthy mouth longer!
What can be corrected by orthodontics?
- Inadequate spaces between teeth or dental overlap.
- Rotating teeth.
- Teeth too advanced or set back.
- A smile that shows too much of the gum.
- The difficulty of closing the lips completely when at rest.
- The lack of harmony between the upper and lower jaws: one jaw too far forward or back from the other.
- The shape of the face: a chin too far forward or back, a face too elongated or an asymmetry of the mouth.
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MEDENT is a dental clinic, specialized in treatments of dental and oral disorders with the ultimate in advanced diagnostics.
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