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Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that treats malocclusion, a condition in which the teeth are not correctly positioned when the mouth is closed. An orthodontist specializes in making the teeth straight. Treatment can be cosmetic, to improve a person's appearance, but it often aims to improve oral function, too. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Orthodontic Treatment


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Orthodontic Treatment
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What is Orthodontic Treatment?
  • Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that treats
    crooked teeth, a condition in which the teeth are
    not correctly positioned when the mouth is
    closed. This results in an improper bite.
    An orthodontist specializes in making the teeth
    straight.

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Is Orthodontic Treatment necessary?
  • Orthodontic treatment is not necessary for
    everyone. The purpose of orthodontic treatment is
    to create a healthy bite straight teeth that
    properly meet opposing teeth in the opposite jaw.

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How does it work?
  • In their entirety, braces work by applying
    continuous pressure over a period of time to
    slowly move teeth in a specific direction. As the
    teeth move, the bone changes shape as pressure is
    applied. They wrap around each tooth to provide
    an anchor for the brackets.

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Types
  • Invisible Braces
  • Traditional Fixed Braces
  • Retainers

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Invisible Braces
  • Because of advances in innovation, there are
    currently props which are practically
    undetectable, empowering individuals to have
    their teeth fixed all the more carefully.
  • Invisalign
  • Lingual Braces
  • Clear Ceramic Braces
  • Cosmetic Straightening

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Traditional Fixed Braces
  • Fixed metal supports stay a well known
    alternative for fixing teeth, especially among
    youngsters, as they produce successful and solid
    outcomes. However, heaps of grown-ups
    additionally have fixed supports as well.

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Retainers
  • Retainers are a vital part of the aftercare
    needed for successfully achieving straighter
    teeth. It takes some time for the versatile
    filaments in the gum to resettle and change
    around every tooth's new position and quit
    hauling them off the mark.
  • Types
  • Removable Retainers
  • Fixed Retainers.

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