An orthodontist specializes in making the teeth straight. Treatment can be cosmetic, to improve a person’s appearance, but it often aims to improve oral function, too.
An orthodontist can carry out work that aims to achieve the following:

  • Closing wide gaps between the teeth

  • Aligning the tips of the teeth

  • Straightening crooked teeth

  • Improving speech or chewing ability

  • Boosting the long-term health of gums and teeth

  • Preventing long-term excessive wear or trauma of the teeth

  • Treating an improper bite

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Treatment can improve the appearance of the teeth, but it can also lead to better chewing and speech function and help protect teeth from damage or decay, in some cases.
To achieve these goals, the orthodontist uses a range of medical dental devices, including headgear, plates, and braces.

Braces

These consist of brackets, wires, and bands. Bands are fixed firmly around the teeth and serve as anchors for the appliance, while brackets are usually connected to the front of the teeth. Wires in the shape of an arch pass through the brackets and are fixed to the bands. As the archwire is tightened, tension is applied to the teeth. Over time, this moves them into the proper position. Follow-up involves monthly visits to adjust or tighten the braces. Treatment may last from several months to a number of years.
Both clear and colored braces are available.

Fixed-space maintainers

If a child loses a baby tooth, a space maintainer will stop the two teeth at either side of the spaces from moving into it until the adult tooth comes through. A band is fixed to one of the teeth next to space, and a wire goes from the band to the other tooth.

  • Removable space maintainers

  • These are an alternative to fixed-space maintainers.

  • Special fixed appliances

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These can help control tongue thrusting or thumb sucking. They may be uncomfortable, especially when eating, and so they are only used if necessary.
Removable orthodontic appliances
These may be used to treat minor problems, such as preventing thumb sucking or correcting slightly crooked teeth. The appliance should only be taken out when cleaning, eating, or flossing. Sometimes, the orthodontist may advise the patient to remove them during certain activities, such as playing a wind instrument or cycling.