3 Things You Need to Know About Orthodontics

13 January 2015

Orthodontics refers to the dental process of improving teeth alignment, usually carried out by an orthodontist. An orthodontist straightens teeth that are facing outward or inward and bridges gaps between teeth that are sparsely spaced. Unlike cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics does not involve any alteration to the teeth but simply encourages streamlined natural growth. If you're contemplating visiting an orthodontist, here are some things you need to know about teeth alignment.