Orthodontic Dentistry (What Is Orthodontics) ?

It is a branch of dentistry that arranges the relationship between crooked teeth and mismatched jaw with the help of a set of apparatus. Dentists who undertake orthodontic treatment is called as the orthodontist. The problems that arise due to the habits such as finger sucking, lip eating during the period of milk teeth are eliminated by applying orthodontic treatment. The structure of the jaw is prevented from occurring a permanent disorder with Orthodontics treatment. The period of mixed dentition is also covered by the orthodontics. In this period, both milk teeth and permanent teeth are found in the mouth. If the milk teeth are lost early and cannot be guided to the permanent teeth from the bottom, ground defects will occur. Orthodontics deals with the removal of these distortions. At the same time, jaw development continues. As a result of non-occurrence, the development of the upper and lower jaw incompatibility is also covered by the orthodontics. In permanent teeth, orthodontics deals with correcting disorders in dental rows. The treatment of diseases and disorders, congenital or afterward losses, depending on gingival diseases are also included in the scope of orthodontics.

Fixed Orthodontics Treatment

Fixed orthodontic treatment, as the name suggests, is orthodontic treatment where fixed appliances are used that the patient cannot remove. In the treatment of fixed orthodontic teeth on the braces called a corrugated metal is bonded (nowadays also used in porcelain brackets). A wire passes through that trough. This wire is changed at intervals of 4-6 weeks.

Removable Orthodontics Treatment

Removable orthodontic treatment is orthodontic treatment in which the patient uses the apparatus that he or she can attach and remove. Removable orthodontics treatment is mostly applied in children between the ages of 6-12. In some cases, both fixed and removable orthodontic treatment may be necessary.