A smile can light up a room. Human beings are social being and love the company of persons who smile rather than those who frown. Unfortunately, smiling is some people’s worst nightmare due to various dental problems. This include missing teeth, misaligned teeth and discolored teeth. Although it is true that a visit to the local dentist can resolve most of the dental issues, it cannot resolve all of them. This is because some of the dental issues that people have need specialized care. This is commonly referred to as orthodontic care. An orthodontists is a specialized dentist who takes care of a special branch of cosmetic dentistry. In simple terms their task can be referred to as bite problem treatment. This article will outline some benefits of orthodontic treatment.
Orthodontist begin their career by training for four years in a dental school. Thereafter they attend specialized higher learning to gain knowledge in orthodontic treatment. In order for them to be allowed to practice as orthodontists, they have to be registered with the dental association and society of orthodontists. The orthodontists are mainly focused on the alignment of teeth, teeth appeal and their ability to perform their munching duties.
When a person’s teeth are not aligned properly, the orthodontist recommends that they are fitted with braces. The braces treatment is recommended for young lads of the ages of ten to fourteen years. The teeth are not fully developed at this age hence they can easily be molded. The braces hold the teeth tightly in place and gradually push them in line with the surrounding teeth. There are several types of braces with the best one being the clear type. The clear brace is more inconspicuous compare to the metallic ones.
Individuals have varying orthodontic problems. This include jaw problems, overbite and under bite problems, large gaps between teeth, overcrowded teeth, extra teeth and crooked teeth. The orthodontists uses specialized tools, equipment and fittings to resolve all these problems. Some of the appliances used include mouth guards, bite guards, sleep apnea appliances, orthodontic, head gears, palatal expanders, lip and cheek bumpers, top-bottom retainers, and splints.
When orthodontic issues go unaddressed, they cause serious dental problems. For instance, teeth overcrowding makes it impossible for a person to chew property. Further, the crowding of the teeth can also cause the teeth to crack and chip and this will lead to tooth decay. When a person has gaps in the teeth, a lot of food particles are deposited in between the teeth and they may not be cleared by brushing the teeth. This food particles will eventually cause acidity and tooth decay. Importantly, many orthodontic problems cause individuals to suffer from self-esteem problems. This is especially true for young lads. This makes them shy away from smiling and avoid making friends. It can cause a young kid to suffer depression especially if other children notice his or her problems and make fun of them. This is why a parent or any individual who has such a problem should consult the expert opinion of the orthodontist on how to resolve this problem.