Orthodontics
prevents
and
treats
mouth,
teeth,
and
jaw
problems.
Using
braces,
retainers,
and
other
devices,
an
orthodontist
helps
straighten
a
person's
teeth
and
correct
the
way
the
jaws
line
up.
Orthodontists
treat
many
problems,
including
crowded
or
overlapping
teeth
or
problems
with
jaw
growth
and
tooth
development.
Orthodontic
problems
require
specialized
care.
VM
Dental
Group`s
specific
qualifications
in
the
design,
application
and
control
of
corrective
appliances
will
bring
teeth,
lips
and
jaws
into
proper
alignment
for
optimal
facial
balance.
Orthodontic
problems,
which
can
result
from
genetic
and
environmental
factors,
must
be
diagnosed
before
treatment
begins.
Proper
diagnosis
involves
taking
photographs,
x--rays,
and
dental
impressions,
which
enable
our
practice
to
make
informative
decisions
about
the
form
of
your
treatment.
Treatment
typically
lasts
from
6
to
30
months,
depending
on
age
and
the
severity
of
the
orthodontic
problem. |