Orthodontics
is a specialised area of dentistry involved in the movement
of teeth and sometimes the jaw, to improve a patient's
bite, either for reasons of aesthetics, function, pain
alleviation or gum problems. This usually involves the
use of appliances such as braces, plates and headgears
to move the teeth and jaw into a more acceptable position,
which corrects that person's problem.
You or your child would be referred to an orthodontist
because of in imperfection with your bite, which includes
overcrowding or spacing of the teeth. Different bites
are classified as follows:
