When people say
Orthodontics, there is one thing that directly comes to mind: BRACES. It is a well-known fact that orthodontists provide braces as a primary service
in their clinics, but have you ever wondered what other services they can
provide? Are there any other benefits from getting a consult with your orthodontist?
Orthodontics is an area of dental care that covers
more than just braces applications.
Orthodontics deals with a wider range of dental health and cosmetic care. The
one thing all orthodontic patients have in common is this: malocclusions. These
are also called IMPROPER BITES.
Almost everyone’s been to the dentist at one point or
another, but most people hardly ever get consultations with orthodontists. Those
who do, however, have greatly benefited from the various modifications they
have received. If you are diagnosed with an improper bite, why should you have
your bite corrected? There are two
reasons:
Cosmetic Modification
A person’s appearance,
when influenced by their dental structure, is called an OROFACIAL appearance.
People with improper bites usually suffer from the frustration of having an
unaesthetic smile. Orthodontists are usually
employed when one wants to correct their bite in order to improve their
appearance. Most patients complain about crooked or crowded teeth, while others
want to correct their overbites and underbites.
Joint Disorders
The most common joint
disorder is TMJ or TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER. This is a very
debilitating disorder wherein a patient is diagnosed with adislocated or
misaligned jaw. The
symptoms may include pain that is either localized to the jaw area or radiating
towards the neck.It proceeds to manifest as a headache when left untreated.
What Treatments Can You Get From Your
Orthodontist?
Braces
Braces are the most common mode of intervention in Orthodontics. Metal bands and bracketsare often used to correct a
person’s bite; however, they can also be used to widen the palate or the jaws.
Hidden Braces
Hidden braces are placed behind your teeth so that no one knows you’re wearing
them unless you point it out. It may be conducive for people who prefer
the aesthetic values of hidden braces, but only your orthodontist is allowed to
determine whether you need them or not. An example of hidden braces is the Incognito®.
Aligners
Aligners are invisible retainers that do not need any wires or brackets. It’s
perfect for people who don’t want to sport traditional braces and retainers. An
example of an invisible aligner is Invisalign®.
Sleep Disorder Treatments
You may think that
this scope of medical treatment is far removed from orthodontics, but think
again! Sleep apnea and snoring is one of the major problems that require
orthodontics as a tertiary form of intervention. Your
orthodontist can prescribe you with an oral snoring device to alleviate sleep apnea
ornocturnal snoring.
Jaw Disorder Treatments
If you’re having any
problems with your jaw, seeing your orthodontist will give you the chance to
look at the viable options to fix your problem. They can isolate the problem and fix it locally or adjust
your whole bite in general.
If you think you have any
of the problems mentioned above, then maybe it’s time for you to take a little
trip to the orthodontist’s office. At least now, you’ll feel better knowing
that these treatments are all designed to benefit your teeth in the long run.
Orthoworks Invisalign and Orthodontic Group offers a variety of treatments stated above
like traditional braces, Damon braces, Incognito® braces and Invisalign®. Visit your nearest
office and see what they have to offer!
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