27
Feb
What Is Orthodontics?
Filed Under (Orthodontics) by admin on 27-02-2010
Tagged Under : Orthodontics, What
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. The word comes from the Greek words ortho meaning straight and odons meaning tooth.
they specialize in the straightening and general beautification of teeth, specialties include braces and head gear to keep teeth from grinding
Straightening of the teeth.
it is similar to dentistry, but it has to do with braces, retainers, head gear, etc.
mainly, it helps to straighten out teeth or make it look better (supposedly anyway)
Dentistry.
Making crooked teeth, straight.
braces