Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, and misaligned bite patterns.
An orthodontist can do procedures to accomplish the following:
Closing wide gaps between the teeth
Aligning the tips of the teeth
Straightening crooked teeth
Improving speech or chewing ability
Boosting the long-term health of gums and teeth
Preventing long-term excessive wear or trauma of the teeth
