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Orthodontic<\/h1>\n
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What is orthodontic treatment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Orthodontic treatment is a way of straightening or moving teeth, to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It can also help to look after the long-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints, by spreading the biting pressure over all your teeth.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Why should I have orthodontic treatment?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Many people have crowded or crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatment will straighten the teeth or move them into a better position. This can improve their appearance and the way the teeth bite together, while also making them easier to clean.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Some people have upper front teeth that stick out and look unsightly. These ‘prominent’ teeth are more likely to be damaged, but orthodontic treatment can move them back into line. Or the way the upper and lower jaws meet can cause teeth to look unsightly and lead to an incorrect bite. Orthodontic treatment may be able to correct both of these problems.<\/p><\/div>\n

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When the teeth don’t meet correctly, this can put strain on the muscles of the jaw, causing jaw and joint problems<\/a> and sometimes headaches. Orthodontic treatment can help you to bite more evenly and reduce the strain.<\/div>\n

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What Does An Orthodontist Do?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Orthodontists work on a specific set of dental problems, meaning they treat misalignments in the teeth and other related irregularities. Some of the conditions that they treat include the following:<\/strong><\/div>\n