What is orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontics is a specialization area that involves amendment and restoration of both dental defects and the skeleton structure in children and adults. The reason for orthodontic defects can be congenital in origin or acquired.

Thumb sucking, sucking artificial nipples and bottle feeding for a long period of time and lip biting can cause several orthodontic defects that can be acquired after the child is born. 

Orthodontic therapy is available at any age. However, definite results can be obtained when the dental problem is determined at an early stage and treatment is properly initiated. Results can be obtained in a shorter period of time.

Therefore, be sure to take your child to the dentist (orthodontist) at regular intervals (6-7 years of age).

Especially, in adult patients, porcelain brackets coloured to match in harmony with the patient’s original tooth colour is very satisfactory due to the appearance provided.