A dentist and an orthodontist take care of humans oral health but they provide different services. These are some of the services of an orthodontist.
Braces is one of the primary services of orthodontists. The process will align your teeth naturally in a proper way. You cannot floss or clean between the teeth that are overcrowded because of tight spaces. The gum disease, cavities and tooth decay can arise when you do not brush or floss in between the teeth. The orthodontist will prevent you from getting these oral conditions by correcting the tight spaces using braces. When the teeth lean too far backward or forward, you’re speaking patterns will be affected and that is why you need braces to adjust the position of the teeth. The poor alignment of teeth leaves gaps and spaces that put pressure on the jaw bone and increase the risks of the bone and tissues eroding.
The space maintainers of the orthodontist are used to fill the spaces that are left when the teeth of the baby are lost earlier than the average age. The space that is left by the tooth can grow other teeth therefore a child need the Spinners to prevent this from happening. Fixed space maintainers work are attached using a band to one tooth, and a wire is extended to the tooth on the other side where there is a missing gap to stretch and keep it open.
Aligners are like brace because they straighten and align the crowded teeth. Aligners are used to correct the bad bites of any form. They are invisible because they are made of plastic material. You do need to wear them everywhere you go if you feel uncomfortable. Braces are difficult to clean because you cannot remove them to clean, but aligners are removable when you need to clean them. They baby uncomfortable at first because of the tight pressure they apply on the teeth, but their smoothness and ease in eating with them will make you get used to them quickly.
Jaw repositioning appliances move the upper or lower jaw close to each other. These conditions experienced by patients of temporomandibular joint disorder. When TMD condition where one is unable to speak, eat and drink properly. The appliances used to relieve pain, discomfort, and stiffness in the upper and lower jaw. They cannot interfere with your daily activities if you need to remove them.
Retainers keep the teeth aligned correctly after you remove braces. They take different shapes to choose or plate. They are both durable and adjustable when you need them to fit comfortably .