Orthodontic dentistry entails reshaping the jawbone and changing the position of teeth in the mouth. Orthodontic procedures can reposition your teeth in various ways, including separating overlapped or crowded teeth, straightening rotated teeth, and closing gaps between teeth.
Also, orthodontic procedures can treat problems with your bite (how the lower and upper teeth line up). Known as malocclusion, you may have a crossbite, underbite, or overbite that could cause many problems. For example, misaligned teeth can collide or rub against each other, wearing them down unnecessarily. Or, a misaligned jaw might cause TMJ symptoms like shoulder, neck, or head pain.
Enhancing your smile using orthodontic procedures can boost your self-esteem and confidence. However, straight teeth are more beneficial than just boosting your appearance. When teeth are misaligned, cleaning them properly to avert tooth decay can be challenging. If you cannot floss in between your teeth to remove plaque, you risk developing tooth decay and gum disease.
At Valencia Advanced Dentistry at Copperhill Smiles , we proudly offer patients a complete range of orthodontic treatment options. Some of the orthodontic appliances we use for treatment include clear aligners, metal braces, retainers, Invisalign, plate expanders, fixed or removable maintainers, headgear, and TMJ splints. Call us to discuss your options if you wish to undergo orthodontic treatment, whether for functional or cosmetic reasons.