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What are the different types of orthodontic services?

admin June 22, 2020 2 min read

Proper functioning and positioning of the teeth are very important for a healthy mouth. There are a lot of people who face misalignment issues and orthodontic treatment is the desired solution. Orthodontists for adults offer various services to obtain healthy teeth and add beauty to your looks. Orthodontic braces are one among the services. Let’s look through all of them.  

Braces

This is the most fundamental service that orthodontists offer. Braces are made up of wires, brackets and bands and are fixed onto your teeth for a particular period of time. They are very helpful in fixing misalignment issues along with underbites, overbites, stuffing and teeth gaps. Braces can be ceramic, invisible and clear too. 

Space maintainers 

They help in providing teeth space maintenance services. When the baby teeth are lost earlier than ordinary, these space fillers should be placed so that other teeth do not develop in the space of the missing tooth. 

Jaw repositioning services

Orthodontists also offer jaw repositioning services. These devices are used to move the upper or lower jaw altogether. These appliances are also known as splinters. 

Headgears

Headgears are provided to the patients who need of moderating the development of their jaw. This device is actually a strap set surrounding the back of the head and is connected with a metal wire in the front mouth. This helps in moderating the development of the jaw gives the surety that your teeth are in the right position perfectly lined with the jawbone. 

Are you in search of a reliable orthodontist for yourself and your family? At Nejat Orthodontics, we are happy to serve the oral issues of you and your family. We aim to provide you with a straight and beautiful smile. Contact us today for any further enquiry.