Smile Care Dental Clinic

Orthodontics has helped many people build their self-confidence by restoring facial balance and the natural beauty of a smile.
Orthodontists specialize in tooth alignment and jaw correction. Their work consists of diagnosing and treating malocclusions or “bad bites” such as teeth crowding, gaps between the teeth, overbites and open bites. These conditions are often genetic, but they can also be caused by trauma or habits such as thumb-sucking. Through the use of corrective appliances like retainers or braces, orthodontists can prevent or treat such alignment problems. The result is teeth and jaws that function well, with a pleasing facial balance.
One of the most rapidly evolving areas of dentistry, orthodontics involves the use of corrective appliances, including braces and retainers, to straighten crooked teeth and/or repair an irregular bite.
Orthodontists align teeth with braces by applying constant pressure in a desired direction. The pressure is adjusted at prescribed intervals over the course of the orthodontic treatment, which can last from one to two years or longer depending on the severity of the patient's case. There are several types of orthodontic braces available to consumers, including the traditional metal braces and new clear braces.