As a part of dentistry, orthodontics is acting in the correction area of inappropriate positions or deformations of teeth and jaws, caused by the growth and teeth development or different injuries. Orthodontics main task is the functioning of teeth and jaw during speech, chewing or relaxed jaw position. After functionality is realized, orthodontics finds its place in aesthetics, where teeth and jaw shapes are defined in order to adapt the optimal facial harmony of the patient.
For patients who have chewing problems, or muscle and joint pain in the jaw area, orthodontics offers different healing methods.
In the stage of children’s or teenager’s jaw and tooth development, mobile (removable) or partially mobile dental braces are usually applied.
In the later phase of growth and development, orthodontics mostly applies fixed braces. Mobile dental braces are common in cases when teeth have gentle displacements or if free space must be kept for a coming tooth. The advantages of mobile braces is the possibility for You to take the dental brace out while eating, brushing your teeth or cleaning the brace. And because of this, for wearing a mobile dental brace You need a strong will power, because it is necessary to wear it regularly.
Mobile dental braces are made of plastic base which can be in various colors and designs, on which wires are attached to correct the teeth position while wearing the brace. According to teeth impressions and necessary corrections, mobile braces are made in the dental laboratory.
Fixed dental braces contain plates of metal or clear plastic, called brackets, which are attached to the teeth. These plates are connected by a thin wire, with which teeth are tensed in the right direction. Advantages of fixed dental braces are reflected in the shorter gestation length, as it is constantly in the mouth and therefore the pressure on the teeth is permanent. A disadvantage of a fixed dental brace is the fact that You must wear it all the time and if the oral hygiene is not appropriate, near plates (brackets) dental caries can occur. Fixed braces are created directly on the teeth of the patient.
Orthodontics deals also with treatments, by using different dental splints against teeth grinding, snoring, or even in cases of muscle and joint pain in the shoulder and back.