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Cosmetic dentistry has developed a handful of solutions for those individuals who are plagued with crooked teeth or jaw lines.

Whether for looks or comfort, at least 70% of all Americans would benefit from orthodontic treatment according to . Many Americans experience dental situations like overbite, under bite, cross bite Air VaporMax 97 UK , open bite, misplaced midline, spacing issues, or crowding that cause physical discomfort and an embarrassing smile.

Overview of Orthodontic Dentistry

Orthodontics is a specialized form of cosmetic dentistry focused on correcting crooked Nike VaporMax 97 UK , crowded or misaligned teeth and jaws. These common problems can cause intense physical discomfort including headaches as well as back, shoulder or neck pain because of the stress placed on the chewing muscles. Crooked teeth also make it very hard for an individual to clean all his teeth thoroughly, resulting in a greater risk of tooth decay and gingivitis leading to periodontal disease.

Orthodontists attend an additional two-year of dental school in order to specialize in modern treatment options such as braces, spacers Cheap Men's Nike Air VaporMax Utility Black UK , retainers, and other devices used in orthodontics. An orthodontist can provide a healthier mouth, beautiful smile, and strong teeth.

Conditions Requiring Orthodontic Dentistry

The orthodontic branch of cosmetic dentistry corrects these common dental problems Cheap Men's Nike Air VaporMax 2.0 Casual White UK , which create problems with a patient's bite. Your dentist will help you decide when you should visit the orthodontist and who to visit.

An overbite, also known as "buck teeth" causes the front teeth of the upper jaw overlap the front teeth of the bottom jaw. The opposite, an under bite causes the lower front teeth to overlap the top front teeth, also referred to as the "bulldog" appearance. A cross bite causes the upper and lower front teeth meet instead of the upper front teeth falling slightly in front of the lower front teeth. The opposite condition is the open bite where the back teeth meet before the front teeth can close causing a gap in the front. Finally Cheap Nike VaporMax Moc Flyknit Women's Triple Black UK , a misplaced midline skews the teeth as they meet. The front teeth don't line up.

Other problems orthodontists correct are spacing problems where gaps occur between the teeth when teeth don't fill the entire jaw. The opposite problem is crowded teeth where too many teeth are trying to fit in the jaw line.

Solutions Developed by Orthodontic Dentistry

The most common corrective device used in the orthodontic world of cosmetic dentistry is braces. Brackets are cemented to each tooth then an arch wire is attached and secured with rubber bands. Typically the wire is adjusted every month as the teeth move to their new locations.