ORTHODONTICS
(ALIGNMENT OF THE
TEETH & JAW)
What
is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics
is the area of dentistry dedicated
to the diagnosis, prevention and
treatment of alignment problems
of the teeth and jaws.
Orthodontic treatment involves the
design and use of coorective appliances
such as braces, plates, headgears
and functional appliances to bring
the teeth and jaws into proper alignment.
The key Biological principle that
allows orthodontists to move teeth
centers on the fact that human bone
tissue, just like other parts of
our bodies, contantly regenerates
at a cellular level regardless of
age.
Teeth
roots are anchored in the jaw, so
the question of how quickly misaligned
teeth can be 'encouraged' to move
to an ideal position is governed
by the rate of bone cell regeneration.
Many complex and inter-related factors
must be considered and understood
in applying the laws of physics
to human biology. Every patient
is a unique human being, therefore
every orthodontic treatment must
also be unique.
When
should orthodontic treatment be
started?
While
orthodontics can benefit nearly
anyone at any age with orthodontic
problems, treatment should ideally
start in the pre- or early-teens.
Since the difficulty and length
of treatment rises with age, treating
dental malocclusions as early as
possible can save time and money.
Who
treats Orthodontics?
An
Orthodontic Practioner is a highly
trained practioner who has not only
graduated as a dental surgeon but
has returned to University for further
training in Orthodontics. Your orthodontic
Practioner will work with your dentist
to provide you with the best treatment
plan to suit your needs.
Why
Choose Dr Phillip F. Ajaje?
Dr
Phillip F. Ajaje is a highly trained
Orthodontic Practioner in the field
of orthodontics. He is highly trained
in a wide range of techniques and
limits his practice exclusively
to orthodontics and dentofacial
orthopedics. Dr Phillip F. Ajaje
therefore is in the best position
to provide optimal care to treat
orthodontic problems.
for more information on orthodontics
please click on the following link:
Orthodontics
in Sydney
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