About orthodontic treatment
About orthodontic treatment What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry meant to correct the malalignment of teeth. Braces (brackets), bonding materials, arch wire and ligature are the basic elements needed for orthodontic treatment. The gentle force of the archwire covering the teeth applied on the braces moves the…
Types of Braces
Orthodontics Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and addressing of malaligned/malpositioned teeth and jaws as well as malaligned bite positions. Dentofacial orthopaedics focuses on modifying facial growth. Orthodontic treatment can take a few months to more than a year, and the procedure involves the…