The Surest Way to Perfect Teeth – Orthodontics

What is Orthodontics?

Deriving from the Greek words orthos and odons, Orthodontics is the science that prevents and corrects irregularities of teeth. Generally this field of dentistry deals with the treatment of malocclusions. Malocclusion is the inability to bite properly. This is usually caused by either irregularity of teeth or lack of proportion between the jaws. In children these irregularities are caused when the tongue tends to rest against the front teeth and the upper lips are short or flaccid. Therefore, correcting the tongue thrust through speech therapy is often a part orthodontic treatment. A good dentist should be able to execute orthodontic procedures and one should keep this criterion in mind while choosing a new dentist. The latest technology in the field is Invisalign. Although there are few dentists who have the expertise to use this technology, finding one in Orlando is not difficult.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Orthodontic dentistry also deals with the improvement of the appearance of a person’s face by making changes to a person’s teeth. This is known as cosmetic dentistry. People who have teeth that are stained or crooked can opt for this branch of treatment because it is comfortable and also affordable. Apart from just bleaching to whiten teeth, one can choose from a large number of dental procedures to get the perfect smile. Some dental procedures that are available in Orlando are listed below:

• Bonding: A composite resin is applied to the tooth of patients with complaints of chipped, discolored or misshapen teeth. It is also used to fill gaps between teeth or to protect the roots of teeth that have been exposed because of recession of the gums. The composite resin is also known as putty and its color matches the color of the patient’s tooth to ensure that it looks natural.

• Porcelain Veneers: This method is also used to treat stained or misshapen teeth. As the name suggests a 'veneer' is a custom made shell used to cover the damaged tooth.

• Re contouring: The enamel layer can be reshaped or even removed for changing the shape of the tooth.

Why is it better than braces?

Orthodontic treatments usually take about nine to fifteen months and the most important advantage of using the latest technologies available is that the treatment can be entirely invisible (unlike bridges or braces). Moreover, these procures are painless because trained dentists use proper anesthetics. Middle class patients feel that these treatments are prohibitively expensive but that is not true since dentists in places like Orlando offer payment schemes that are easy on the pocket.