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Orthodontics have been intimately linked with the history of dentistry for more than 2000 years. Dentistry had its origins as a part of medicine. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, archaeologists have discovered mummified ancients with metal bands wrapped around individual teeth. Malocclusion is not a disease, but abnormal alignment of the teeth and the way the upper and lower teeth fit together.
The prevalence of malocclusion varies, but using orthodontic treatment indices, which categorize malocclusions in terms of severity, it can be said that nearly 30% of the population present with malocclusions severe enough to benefit from orthodontic treatment.
Braces are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. Braces also fix gaps.
They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or structural.
Invisalign is computer-generated and custom-made for your teeth. It’s composed of clear trays that are virtually invisible, meaning Invisalign wearers can smile more confidently in social situations than they might wearing braces!
Invisalign also feels more comfortable than traditional braces. Braces tend to irritate and chafe the inside of your mouth. With Invisalign, there are no wires or brackets rubbing against the inside of your mouth.
Invisalign is a great option for any athletes. If your child wears braces and gets hit in the face with a ball, the brackets could cut their lip or cheek. Also, while braces can sometimes give you a slight lisp, Invisalign doesn’t affect your speech.
Orthodontic retainers are made-to-measure devices, they can be fixed or removable depending on the need of each case. Once an orthodontic treatment phase has been completed to straighten the teeth, there is a lifetime risk of relapse (a tendency for the teeth to return to their original position) due to several factors: the retraction of the periodontal fibers , the pressure of the surrounding soft tissues, the occlusion and the continuous growth and development of the patient. Because of this, it is fundamental that once the orthodontic treatment is finished, patients use some type of retainer.
Space maintainer is a device that is used when the premature extraction of a temporary tooth is used, with the objective of preserving the space for the growth and development of the permanent tooth that corresponds to erupting in that space.
