Orthodontics corrects misaligned teeth (malocclusion), ensuring proper bite alignment. Orthodontists specialize in straightening teeth for both cosmetic enhancement and improved oral function.
An orthodontist aims to:
Treatment enhances appearance, chewing, speech, and protects teeth from damage. Orthodontists use devices like braces, plates, and headgear to achieve these goals.
Malocclusion, stemming from improper jaw and teeth development, leads to crooked and misaligned teeth, causing the top and bottom sets not to align. While not a disease affecting physical health, it affects facial shape and tooth appearance, potentially causing embarrassment, low self-confidence, or depression. Causes include tooth or facial bone injuries and habits like thumb sucking.
