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Orthodontics (orthodontistry) is a form of dentistry that specializes in improper bites which may be caused by tooth placement or by jaw alignment. The word comes from the Greek words ortho meaning straight and odons meaning tooth. Orthodontic treatments may be necessary or for aesthetic purposes. The most common orthodontic treatment is braces.
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∙ 7y agoOrthodontic is the first 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. Many treatments of orthodontics are done that treatment cannot do any dentist like Insignia Treatment, Invisalign Treatment , Damon system treatment and Acceledent Treatment. Orthodontist specialist does not spend so much time for teeth Problem Like Crooked teeth, Gap in teeth, Misalign teeth and many more problem.
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Why should one have orthodontic treatment?
If you want to correct your teeth and jaws or if you want to have healthy smile. You should have undergo orthodontic treatment. Check here the different orthodontic treatment: https://www.beachbraces.org/are-all-orthodontic-treatments-the-same/
Where can you get orthodontic rubber spacers?
Any orthodontic office you can find rubber spacers.
When was British Orthodontic Society created?
British Orthodontic Society was created in 1994.
When was Orthodontic Technicians Association created?
Orthodontic Technicians Association was created in 1971.
Are orthodontic assistants allowed to place orthodontic brackets on the teeth?
I think they are, but are not sure.
How much is the hourly rate for an Orthodontic assistant?
how much is the hourly rate for an orthodontic assistant?
Is there dental insurance that will cover partialfully orthodontic procedures?
Only few of the dental insurance covers orthodontic procedures as dental insurance are mainly aimed at providing dental facilities to the people. In order to get orthodontic benefits, it is better to avail orthodontic dental insurance plans.
What has the author Harry G Barrer written?
Harry G Barrer has written: 'Begg light-wire technique.' -- subject(s): Orthodontic appliances, materials, Orthodontia, Orthodontic treatment, Orthodontic appliances
What has the author Ram S Nanda written?
Ram S. Nanda has written: 'Biomechanics in orthodontics' -- subject(s): Biomechanics, Orthodontic Appliance Design, Orthodontic Appliances, Therapy, Orthodontic appliances, Malocclusion
What has the author Faustin N Weber written?
Faustin N Weber has written: 'Modified Johnson twin-arch technique.' -- subject(s): Orthodontic appliances, materials, Orthodontia, Orthodontic treatment, Orthodontic appliances
What has the author Brainerd F Swain written?
Brainerd F Swain has written: 'Atypical extraction with the Begg technique.' -- subject(s): Extraction, Orthodontia, Orthodontic appliances, Teeth, Orthodontic appliances, materials, Orthodontic treatment
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