What Is Orthodontics?

 

Orthodontics was classified as an academic discipline only in the 1800s, but it has been around for a much longer time; with reports of ancient Egyptians' corpses, when discovered by archaeologists, had metal bands around their teeth which were held by the guts of animals – much like the design of modern braces. Pierre Fauchard had invented a horseshoe-shaped metal appliance that expands the palate.

Though these appliances were relatively crude at the time, they were pretty revolutionary by the time they were invented. The studies published by these men were the driving force behind the establishment of the discipline of Orthodontics.

Orthodontics is described as the dentistry branch which addresses the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of dental irregularities.

This field of dentistry is not only about providing dental aesthetics but also preventing severe problems such as tooth decay and periodontal disease – a gum disease caused by the build-up of plaque on teeth, causing tooth loss, gum recession, and even an infection or infection inflammation of the gums.

How do I know whether I need to consult an orthodontist or not?

If you are suffering from the below problems, then you should visit an orthodontist to treat you for it:

• Overbite – If the upper front teeth appear to stick out over the lower teeth in your mouth, then it is considered a malformation.

• Underbite – This is quite a severe case of malformation wherein the lower teeth are set too far forward, while the upper teeth are set too far back.

• Crossbite – When your upper teeth fit behind your lower teeth while closing your mouth, it can cause quite a severe dental problem.

• Open bite is a vertical gap between the lower front teeth and upper teeth while biting down.

• Misplaced midline — The center of your upper and lower front teeth don't line up in this crooked formation.

• Spacing — Here, the number of your teeth does not fill up your mouth as there are random gaps or spaces between teeth.

• Crowding – The dental ridge in the mouth does not have enough space for all the teeth. This can cause a bad bite problem.

An orthodontist can correctly prescribe a suitable treatment by taking X-Rays, clinical exams, and plastic models of teeth for detailed examination.

Apart from braces, many other appliances are used to correct the malformation of teeth, like aligners, palatal expanders, removable retainers, jaw repositioning appliances, removable retainers, etc.

Where can I find a good orthodontist near me?

If you are a Fremont resident and wonder, 'Where can I find expert orthodontists near me?' then East Bay Dental offers the solution to you.

Under the excellent leadership of Dr. Kamlesh Jinjuwadia (DDS), who has been practicing in Fremont since 1993, East Bay Dental has gained the reputation of being a trustworthy dental care center in the region.

With extensive training in Invisalign treatment, TMJ Treatment, Root canal treatment, Orthodontic treatment, Implant restoration, Cosmetic treatment, and such, he is a reputed member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Dr. Shilpa Khatavkar (DDS), a specialist in Cosmetic treatment and Root Canal treatment, has been with the East Bay Dental for seven years, with a total experience of a decade in the field of dentistry.

Dr. Abida Cheema (DDS, MSc in Periodontology UK) has over two decades of experience in Periodontics. She has served as a part-time faculty member in the department of periodontology at Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, for a decade. She is a reputed member of the Pacific Alumni Association.

With these brilliant stalwarts in the field of dentistry, your dental woes can easily be solved.