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41) What is orthodontics? |
In orthodontics, we provide medical care to treat bad dentition and occlusion.
Yaeba, crowding (random teeth), anterior protrusion of the upper jaw (protruding teeth), opposite occlusion (receptacle), void dentition (clear teeth), open bite (does not bite), etc. are targeted.
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Yaeba |
Crowding (random teeth) |
Protruding teeth |
Receptacle |
Open bite |
In orthodontic treatment, bad tooth alignment and occlusion such as double teeth, irregular teeth (unevenness of teeth), protruding teeth, sockets, and dentition are neatly arranged.
By improving the engagement of the upper and lower teeth, the purpose is to shape the mouth and at the same time to bite food well.
Why do you need orthodontic treatment? If the teeth are not aligned properly, the following problems will occur.
・ I can't chew food well.
・ It is difficult to brush your teeth and it is easy to get cavities.
・ Prone to periodontal disease (alveolar pyorrhea).
・ It causes bad breath.
・ It becomes difficult to pronounce.
・ It puts a strain on the temporomandibular joint and causes temporomandibular disorders.
・ I feel inferior because of the bad appearance.
There may be physical and mental burdens such as.
The main purpose of orthodontic treatment is to prevent and treat these, restore the masticatory (bite) function, arrange the teeth cleanly, and prepare a harmonious and beautiful mouth.
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→ Dentition treatment procedure
→ Dental alignment treatment device
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