{"id":960,"date":"2022-09-30T06:04:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T06:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=960"},"modified":"2023-02-16T08:51:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T08:51:25","slug":"what-is-an-orthodontist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/what-is-an-orthodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT IS AN ORTHODONTIST"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"960\" class=\"elementor elementor-960\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f89a4d1 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f89a4d1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6201b297\" data-id=\"6201b297\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dcf40f5 titletop elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dcf40f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT IS AN ORTHODONTIST<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-591df372 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"591df372\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7813a062\" data-id=\"7813a062\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-430bd226 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"430bd226\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In much the same way that doctors choose to specialize in particular areas such as cardiology and neurology, dentists can also choose to specialize in specific areas as well.\u00a0 As a dental specialty, orthodontics is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, including malocclusions (bad bites).\u00a0 Despite the fact that many orthodontic practices specialize in dentofacial orthopedics and general orthodontics, they are capable of treating patients of any age successfully.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to remember that orthodontists are fully qualified dentists who complete a further three years of supervised study at a university, in addition to gaining extensive clinical experience in an orthodontic residency program.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a2da5ba\" data-id=\"2a2da5ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In what capacity do orthodontists practice?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2e39b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2e39b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthodontists specialize in the correction of misalignments of teeth and jaws.\u00a0 Misalignment can result in a wide range of problems, such as speech difficulties, difficulty chewing, and difficulty maintaining adequate oral hygiene.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>An orthodontist can successfully treat the following issues:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Anteroposterior deviations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A common example of anteroposterior deviation is an underbite, where the lower teeth are positioned further forward than the upper teeth, and an overbite, where the upper teeth are positioned further forward than the lower teeth.\u00a0 There can be problems with chewing and articulating because of both of these deviations.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overcrowding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Overcrowding is one of the most common problems orthodontists treat on a daily basis.\u00a0 In some cases, adult teeth cannot erupt in alignment with existing teeth due to a lack of jawbone space.\u00a0 Unobtrusive devices and treatments are used by the orthodontist to realign the teeth.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Aesthetic issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Malocclusions or a bad bite can adversely affect the shape of the entire face.\u00a0 An orthodontist can realign the jaw, lips, and teeth in order to achieve a beautiful, even smile.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da8e8b6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da8e8b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What role does an orthodontist play in realigning teeth and jaws?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-785f7bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"785f7bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first instance, the orthodontist will conduct a thorough examination of the jaw and teeth.\u00a0 Prior to making treatment recommendations, panoramic x-rays and study models (bite impressions) will be taken.\u00a0 Depending on the patient&#8217;s specific condition, the orthodontist will recommend the most appropriate treatment plan.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are some of the orthodontic treatments that may be used by an orthodontist:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dental braces<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A combination of brackets (which are attached to each individual tooth) and an archwire (which connects each bracket) is commonly used to gently align teeth.\u00a0 As far as dental braces are concerned, they can be made from metal, ceramic, or clear (&#8220;invisible&#8221;) materials.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Headgear and face masks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This type of device is usually used in order to correct a developmental problem, such as an overbite or an underbite.\u00a0 The orthodontist will also design the headgear and\/or facemask that attach to the braces and fit around the head.\u00a0 A structure such as this will further assist in aligning the teeth and jawbone.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retainers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After the teeth have been realigned with dental braces or removable devices, the orthodontist may provide a retainer to minimize the possibility that the teeth will begin to move back toward their original positions.\u00a0 In general, retainers are worn until the underlying bone has reformed into the correct position, after which they may be removed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our office is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding orthodontists and the treatments they provide.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3bbd6ad1 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3bbd6ad1\" 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