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Orthodontia
Also called: Braces
A few people have naturally straight teeth that fit together perfectly. For everyone else, there is orthodontic care. Orthodontia is the branch of dentistry that deals with abnormalities of the teeth and face.
Orthodontic care involves the use of devices, such as braces, to
- Straighten teeth
- Correct problems with bite
- Close gaps between teeth
- Align lips and teeth properly
Most people who receive orthodontic care are kids, but adults get braces, too. In young children, orthodontic treatment may guide proper jaw growth. This can help permanent teeth to come in properly. Straight permanent teeth can help prevent tooth problems later on.
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Start Here
- All about Orthodontia(Nemours Foundation)
- Braces and Orthodontics(American Dental Association)
- Also available in Spanish
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Overviews
- All about Orthodontics(American Association of Orthodontists) - PDF
- Orthodontic Treatment FAQs(American Association of Orthodontists)
- Orthodontics: Braces and More(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Panoramic Dental X-ray(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
- Also available in Spanish
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Nutrition
- Food Tips(American Dental Association)
- I Have Braces: How Can I Eat Fruits and Veggies?(Nemours Foundation)
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Specific Conditions
- Diastema (Gap between Teeth)(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Related Issues
- Keeping Your Teeth Clean: A "Must" During Orthodontic Treatment(American Association of Orthodontists) - PDF
- Oral Hygiene for the Orthodontic Patient(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Orthodontics Align Crooked Teeth and Boost Self-esteem(Academy of General Dentistry)
- Orthodontics and Clear Aligners(American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry)
- Thumbsucking(American Dental Association)
- Why You Should See an Orthodontist(American Association of Orthodontists)
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Pictures & Photographs
- Understanding Your Treatment Options(American Association of Orthodontists)
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Anatomy/Physiology
- Parts of Your Teeth and Gums(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Surfaces of the Tooth(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Tooth Numbering(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Types of Teeth(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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Financial Issues
- Affording Braces(Nemours Foundation)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Orthodontics(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Orthodontics
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
- Glossary of Dental Terms(Academy of General Dentistry)
- Glossary of Orthodontic Terms(American Association of Orthodontists)
- Oral Health Glossary(Academy of General Dentistry)
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Directories
- Find a Dentist: ADA Member Directory(American Dental Association)
- Find an Orthodontist(American Association of Orthodontists)
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Organizations
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Children
- Braces(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in Spanish
- Early Orthodontics May Mean Less Treatment Later(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Going to the Orthodontist(Nemours Foundation)
- Reality of Retainers(Nemours Foundation)
- Right Time for an Orthodontic Check-Up: No Later Than Age 7(American Association of Orthodontists) - PDF
- Space Maintainers for Premature Tooth Loss(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
- Your Child's First Orthodontic Check-Up(American Association of Orthodontists) - PDF
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Teenagers
- All about Orthodontia(Nemours Foundation)
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Adults
- Adult Orthodontics(American Association of Orthodontists) - PDF
- You're Never Too Old for Braces(Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine)
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