Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the treatment of improper bites and crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatment can help fix the patient’s teeth and set them in the right place. Orthodontics, also known as orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, was the first specialty created in the field of dentistry.
Orthodontists usually use braces and clear aligners to set the patient’s teeth. An orthodontist is a specialist who has undergone special training in a dental school or college after he/she has graduated in dentistry. The specialty deals primarily with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and the jaws. Also commonly known as specialized dentists for braces.
There are different types of braces:
Metal Braces / Conventional Braces
Ceramic Braces / Invisible braces
Lingual Braces / Invisible Braces
Clear Aligners | Invisible aligners | transparent aligners