Orthodontics Defined
Orthodontics may be the specialty of dentistry that's concerned using the study and treatment of malocclusion (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic therapy can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal using the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopedics". Orthodontic therapy can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. Nevertheless, you will find orthodontists who work on reconstructing the whole face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth. Therapy is also frequently prescribed for practical reasons for example providing the patient having a functionally improved bite (occlusion).
I did not have my teeth “scanned”. They put trays with gooey blue stuff in my mouth and made prints of my top and bottom teeth. It was not painful at all, just gross. As far as I can remember, ther eis no pain involved until you put your first invisalign tray in your mouth. This involves being terribly uncomfortable in a week. It will go away, though so just keep them in! I wanted to quit right then because it hurt so bad, but it will get better! Now I can’t even feel them in my mouth.
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