Orthodontics
Orthodontics
is a field of dentistry that deals with corrections involving jaw and
teeth alignment. An orthodontist is a specialist who diagnoses and
applies braces.Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons,
including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a
bad bite (also called Malocclusion).
Various
things can cause teeth to become crooked or jaws misaligned, including
thumb-sucking or a traumatic injury. Some conditions are inherited.
Children
between the ages of 7 and 14 are typical candidates for braces because
their facial structures are still developing. Adult braces usually
entail additional procedures because their faces have already fully
developed.
At My Smile
Family Dental, we work with you to ensure you and your children will
receive that care that you need. All services are provided general
dentists.