Orthodontics, also called orthodontia, is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws and misaligned bite patterns. It may also address the modification of facial growth, known as dentofacial orthopedics, and treats a form of misalignment that is very common.
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What happens after braces are removed?
The NHS says a retainer is worn after braces to stop the teeth moving back.
The NHS says that after braces are removed, the person needs to wear a retainer, a device that stops the teeth moving back to their original position. The orthodontist tells the person how long the retainer needs to be worn.
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Source Orthodontics (Wikipedia)
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2. Orthodontics (Wikipedia)
- Attempts to treat this disorder date back to 1000 BC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodontics, lead section
Orthodontics (also referred to as orthodontia) is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, as well as misaligned bite patterns.
Treats: Malocclusion, Lead (695548)
The concept of ideal occlusion, as postulated by Angle and incorporated into a classification system, enabled a shift towards treating malocclusion, which is any deviation from normal occlusion.
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