Orthodontics is meant by
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the correction of the teeth and jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Teeth in bad position and not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the muscles of mastication that can generate headaches, TMJ syndrome and multiple pain in neck, shoulders and back. In addition, the teeth are crooked or incorrectly positioned detract from one’s appearance.
In short, an orthodontist is a specialist who is dedicated exclusively to creating smiles. More children and adults are aware of the enormous aesthetic and functional benefits that entails making orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry preferentially exerted by the orthodontist.
The term also relates to orthodontic science that deals with the study, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of abnormal shape, position, relation and function dentomaxilofaciales structures, being the exercise of the art to prevent, diagnose and repair any possible changes and keep them in an optimal state of health and harmony through the use and control of various types of forces.
Orthodontics is aimed at dental alignment and the presence of a good occlusion, a correct fitting to close the mouth. This is created through to get proper placement of teeth in the arch (in the jaw) and a correct relationship between the maxilla and mandible, all being in harmony with the patient’s face.