Are there special kinds of braces that can reduce total treatment time?
Ultimately, biology is the limiting factor when it comes to how fast teeth can move. Orthodontic technology has improved tremendously in recent years and patients benefit from improved efficiency of treatment with a reduction in the number of adjustments (trips to the orthodontist). The type of bracket used has no real effect on the speed of tooth movement or on the total length of treatment. Q: What is orthodontics? A: Orthodontics is a specialty branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dentofacial irregularities. Orthodontics requires professional skill in the design, application and control of corrective appliances so that the applied forces bring the teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment. Q: What is an orthodontist? A: All orthodontists are dentists, but only about 6 percent of dentists are orthodontists. Orthodontists attend college before completing a four-year dental graduate program and then a 2-3 year orthodontic residency. Dental gra
