How are orthodontic problems corrected?
First, pretreatment records are made. These records are important tools for the dentist to use in making an accurate diagnosis. They include medical/dental history, clinical examination, plaster study models of teeth, photos of your face and teeth and x-rays of your mouth and head. This information will be used to decide on the best treatment. A custom treatment plan is outlined for each patient. The specific treatment appliance best suited to correct the patient’s orthodontic problem is constructed. There are a variety of different orthodontic appliances that may be used. When the orthodontic appliances are in place, this is considered the “active treatment” phase. Appliances are adjusted periodically so that the teeth are moved correctly and efficiently. The time required for orthodontic treatment varies from person to person.
A. First, pre treatment records are made. These records are used to make an accurate diagnosis and include a medical/dental history, clinical examination, plaster study models of teeth, photos of the face and teeth and x-rays of the mouth and head. This information will then be used to decide on the best treatment.
