Crooked teeth may lead to psychosocial, oral hygiene difficulties and can lead to improper bites which may limit one’s bite function and efficiency. Sometimes pronunciation can be affected also.

Orthodontics is the treatment and correction of crooked teeth, improper bites and disproportionate jaw positions.

Besides the standard metal braces (metal brackets and metal wires), new treatment options include ceramic and metal self-ligating brackets, lingual braces, clear aligner therapy and micro-implants anchorage devices to accommodate the patient’s lifestyle preferences or to speed up the treatment time.