Orthodontics

'Ortho' means straight and 'Dontic' means teeth. An orthodontic specialist focuses on how to provide aligned teeth to the patient.

Orthodontics, often called as dentofacial orthopedics, is a special branch of dentistry that deals with correction of crowded and crooked teeth and altering bone growth to produce a natural, regular arrangement and a beautiful smile.

Who requires orthodontic treatment?

Anyone with malaligned or irregular teeth, buck teeth, crowded teeth, overlapping teeth, rabbit teeth or ones with gaps in between may require orthodontic treatment

Braces are recommended to align the teeth in a uniform manner. They are useful to correct the following problems: