Orthodontics is a specialist field of dentistry focused on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems related to the alignment of teeth and jaws.

Beneficial to both adults and children alike; Orthodontic treatment can alter jaw growth, correct a bad bite and straighten your teeth to give you a beautiful smile.

The technical term for teeth and / or jaw problems is called a ‘malocclusion’, which in Latin literally means bad bite (mal = bad; occlusion = bite). Some of the causes of Malocclusion are crowded teeth, extra teeth, missing teeth or jaws that are out of alignment. Most malocclusions are inherited, although some can be acquired. Acquired malocclusions can be caused by accidents, early or late loss of baby teeth, or sucking of the thumb or fingers for a prolonged period of time.

Treatment to resolve these conditions can take between 6 to 30 months depending upon the age of the patient and the severity of the problem. There is no age beyond which Orthodontic treatment cannot be undertaken. It is never too late to go straight.

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