An orthodontist is a dentist who specialized in correction of occlusion in teeth. Orthodontist will help to solve the tooth problems. Mostly, the common tool used is dental braces. A set of wires and other metals along with relevant components that are assembled to change the shape of jaw and the teeth. The other components that are used for dental devices such as ceramics or plastics. In some cases, may be gold as other metal alternatives. Mostly children are the usual patients for an orthodontists. And even adults also using these dental devices for the correction of their teeth. As child's permanent teeth starts to come out, the shape of the jaw and the alignment of the teeth may be malformed due to the appearance of the bigger and tougher teeth. Other malocclusion that might be presents are overbites, cross bites and open-bites. These are the problem that orthodontist can correct. The positive response to orthodontist is depend on each individual patient. Each person has a different rate of improvement. The average movement of a tooth per month is about a millimeter, which makes harder to correct malocclusions have a longer time duration. The dentist usually tightens the braces every month or depending on the rate of improvement of the jaw and teeth. There may be a time when the extreme need for surgery will be needed when basic principles do not or cannot work for the case. Cases like these do not happen often and surgery is not always a likely ending. Many orthodontist recommend this device for children for over ten years old and some might recommend them for young children. The dentist who practices orthodontics needs to undergo intensive training in these specialized dentistry field before he or she can practice orthodontics. Generally, the orthodontist will take into account the previous medical history of the child, capture photographs and x-rays of the problem area, formulate a treatment plan and discuss the same with parents before starting treatment. Treatment could include procedures such a removal of existing teeth, use of temporary appliances and fixing permanent appliances. Treatment will require periodic visit to the orthodontist. Thus, an orthodontist who inspires confidence is best suited for children.
A San Diego pediatric dentist is always preferred as he has the experience in performing the specific procedure you may require. To know more, visit http://www.ncpdo.com
Dr. Martin Thurston was born in Miami Beach, Florida and grew up in Los Angeles, California. He Received a BA in Biology at UCSD and his Dental Degree at UCSF in 1983. His love for orthodontics began while in Dental School in which he spent a large amount of his time in the Graduate Orthodontic Clinic. Dr. Thurston trave...
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