"Dental specialties: Orthodontics"

Hello, friends welcome to my post in which I have discussed "Orthodontics/competition" as part of my participation in this 👉contest organized by @helengutier2

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🦷What is orthodontics and when is it necessary to use it?

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Orthodontics is known as a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and correcting jaws and misaligned teens. Orthodontics is important for people who has; gaps between their teeth, crowded teeth, issues in biting, teeth that are at risk of damage or an issue of jaw misalignment that affects speech or chewing of food or meat.

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🦷Have you had braces, tell me how your experience was, and if you haven't had them, do you think you need them?

No, I haven't had braces before, but I know of someone who has had braces before and described her experience as an adjustment process ore at first, one can feel discomfort, most especially after adjustments, but as time goes on, the results are worth it, leading to better oral health and confident in chewing and smiling.

For now, I don't think I need them because nothing is wrong with my teeth, but whenever I notice that I have a teeth issue I will go for them.

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🦷Tell me what the components of orthodontic appliances are.

The components of orthodontics appliances are:

Brackets	There are small attachments bonded to the teeth
Archwire	A metal wire that connects the brackets and applies pressure to it
Bands	These are metal rings that are placed around molars to provide extra support.
Elastics (Rubber Bands)	This is used to adjust bite alignment
Retainer	This is used after braces to maintain the results.
Ligatures	This is a small elastic bands that hold the wire to the brackets.
Expanders or Springs	This is used for specific tooth widening or jaw movements

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🦷Tell me what are the steps of orthodontics?

The steps of orthodontics are:

• Consultation & Diagnosis: One would have to consult the orthodontist which the doctor would check the person via x-rays, scans, and impressions to assess the person's teeth and jaw.

• Treatment Planning: After the examination by the orthodontist he or she would then decide on the best approach

• Appliance Placement: Aligners or braces are fitted.

• Regular Adjustments: Wires are aligners or tightened and are changed every week.

• Monitoring Progress: The orthodontist will keep monitoring the teeth to ensure they move correctly over months or years.

• Removal (Debonding): When braces come off, the teeth will be polished.

• Retention: Retailers are been used to prevent teeth from shifting back

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