What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics diagnoses and treats misaligned teeth and jaws. About 30% of orthodontic patients today are adults.
Orthodontics
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(812) 523-4545Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that diagnoses, prevents and treats irregularities of the jaw, face and bite (malocclusions). Orthodontists complete two to three years of additional training after dental school.
With fewer cavities and missing teeth thanks to fluoride and preventive care, more people are paying attention to how their smile looks and works, and choosing orthodontic treatment for health and cosmetic reasons.
What’s a malocclusion? The technical term for teeth that don’t fit together correctly. It affects the teeth and the look of the face. Most are inherited, but some come from habits like thumb sucking and tongue thrusting, or from the space left when a tooth is lost early or removed.
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Who Can Benefit?
People of any age can be treated successfully. Almost one third of orthodontic patients today are adults.
Why Straighten Teeth?
Straight teeth chew, bite and speak better, are easier to keep healthy, and give you a confident smile.
What is a Malocclusion?
A malocclusion is a “bad bite”, a misalignment of the teeth or jaws. Most people have one to some degree.
Braces for Children
Getting braces doesn’t hurt, and they work faster for pre-teens and teens because their jaws are still growing.
Braces for Adults
It’s never too late for straight teeth. Almost one third of orthodontic patients today are adults.
Do Braces Hurt?
Braces don’t hurt when they’re put on. You may feel mild soreness for a few days afterward, and it’s easy to manage.
Orthodontic Dictionary
Plain-English definitions of the terms you’ll hear during orthodontic treatment.
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