Orthodontics : Additional Treatments

Airway focused orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry which treats and corrects improperly positioned jaws and teeth. When teeth don’t fit together correctly, it not only detracts from your appearance and self-confidence, but it can make it harder to keep your mouth clean. This places the patient at risk for periodontal disease, tooth decay and tooth loss. Improperly placed teeth can also place additional stress on the muscles in the head, jaw, neck, shoulder and back, which can lead to pain and temporomandibular syndrome, a common condition orthodontists treat.