What will orthodontist do?

Treat Malocclusion : Orthodontists treat jaw malocclusions caused by either tooth misalignment or disproportional skeletal relationships. They often use 'braces' or appliances to make corrections.

Straighten teeth: Ortho is latin for move, dontics is latin for teeth. An orthodontist moves teeth into ideal positions for aesthetics and longevity of your smile and teeth. Braces are the most common method of accomplishing this. Invisalign is another tool used.

Move teeth & jaws: Orthodontists move teeth and jaws to improve chewing function and facial esthetics.

Specialty: Orthodontists are dds's and therefore general dentists as well. After dental school they spend typically 3 years in residency learning specifically how to address and correct malocclusion and help patients move teeth to deliver beautiful smiles and healthy bites.

Orthodontist ?: Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry, that requires a 3 yr.'s residency after graduating dental school. Orthodontist practice the art & science orthodontics. Some teeth come into the mouth incorrectly more than 50% of the time. Ortho's can align these teeth to function properly & look pleasing in a smile. Ortho's also are facial orthopedist's concerned with lips, profile of the face.

Resolve malocclusion: An orthodontist will learn as much about you as possible in order to be able to align your teeth and jaws to produce the best possible function, dento-facial esthetics, and reasonable stability. Orthodontists are also infamous for their bad jokes.