Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Welcome to Jaw Care Dental Clinics, where we offer comprehensive dental services, including specialized orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment focuses on correcting misaligned teeth and jaws to improve both dental health and aesthetics. Whether you’re dealing with crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, or other orthodontic issues, our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. At Jaw Care Dental Clinics, we utilize state-of-the-art techniques such as braces, clear aligners, and other orthodontic appliances to help you achieve a straighter, healthier smile. Schedule a consultation with Jaw  Care  Dental Clinic today to discover how our orthodontic treatment can enhance your dental health and boost your confidence.

JAW CARE IS A DENTAL SERVICE PROVIDER WHICH AIMS TO DELIVER A HASSLE FREE ORTHODONTIC EXPERIENCE TO ALL PATIENTS BY LATEST TECHNOLOGY.

Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, particularly those related to misaligned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are dental specialists who undergo additional training beyond dental school to specialize in orthodontics and dentofacialorthopedics.

Here are key aspects of Orthodontics:

1. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Orthodontists diagnose malocclusions (misalignments of the teeth and jaws) through clinical examinations, dental X-rays, photographs, and other diagnostic tools. They develop personalized treatment plans to correct these malocclusions and achieve optimal dental and facial aesthetics.
2. Braces: Orthodontists use various orthodontic appliances, including traditional braces, to gradually move misaligned teeth into their proper positions. Braces consist of brackets bonded to the teeth and wires that apply gentle pressure to shift the teeth over time.
3. Clear Aligners: Orthodontists may utilize clear aligner systems, such as Invisalign, to straighten teeth without traditional braces. These clear, removable aligners are custom-made for each patient and gradually move the teeth into alignment through a series of trays.
4. Functional Appliances: Orthodontists prescribe functional appliances, such as headgear, palatal expanders, and Herbst appliances, to correct skeletal discrepancies and modify jaw growth patterns in growing children and adolescents.
5. Retention: Following active orthodontic treatment, orthodontists provide retention appliances, such as retainers, to maintain the corrected tooth positions and prevent relapse.
6. Interdisciplinary Treatment: Orthodontists often collaborate with other dental specialists, such as oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and endodontists, to address complex cases involving multiple dental disciplines.
7. Early Orthodontic Intervention: Orthodontists may recommend early orthodontic treatment (interceptive orthodontics) for children to address developing orthodontic issues, correct harmful oral habits, and guide jaw growth for optimal facial development.
8. Adult Orthodontics: Orthodontists provide orthodontic treatment for adults to address crooked teeth, bite problems, and other aesthetic and functional concerns, often using discreet treatment options such as clear aligners or lingual braces.
9. Surgical Orthodontics: In cases of severe malocclusions or skeletal discrepancies, orthodontists may work in conjunction with oral and maxillofacial surgeons to perform orthognathic surgery to reposition the jaws and achieve optimal bite alignment and facial balance.
10. Orthodontic Research and Technology: Orthodontists are involved in ongoing research and advancements in orthodontic techniques, materials, and technologies to improve treatment outcomes, efficiency, and patient comfort.

Orthodontic treatment not only enhances the appearance of the smile but also improves dental health, function, and overall well-being. By correcting malocclusions and aligning the teeth and jaws, orthodontic treatment can facilitate better oral hygiene, prevent dental problems, and contribute to a harmonious facial appearance.