Who is an orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dental professional who specializes in aligning and straightening teeth. This specialty requires advanced training beyond standard dental education. Orthodontists address issues such as crowded or misaligned teeth, overbites, underbites, and other related conditions.
What Does an Orthodontist Do?
Orthodontists use fixed and removable devices like braces, retainers, palate expanders, clear aligners, and bands to adjust the position of teeth. They treat issues such as crooked teeth, bite problems (overbite or underbite), crowded or widely spaced teeth, and jaw misalignment.
The goal is to improve your bite, ensuring teeth align properly for better chewing, speaking, and overall oral health. While often associated with children and teenagers, orthodontic treatments can correct dental issues at any age.
What Is Orthodontics in Dentistry?
Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that concentrates on diagnosing, preventing, managing, and correcting misaligned teeth, jaws, and bite patterns. It also involves the modification of facial growth, a practice known as dentofacial orthopedics.
The Difference Between an Orthodontist and a Dentist
Orthodontists are a type of dentist, but not every dentist is an orthodontist. Dentists address a wide range of oral health concerns, including issues involving the teeth, gums, nerves, and jaw. Their services often include procedures such as root canals, applying veneers, and placing sealants.
Orthodontists, on the other hand, specialize in correcting teeth alignment and ensuring a proper bite. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, dentists and orthodontists have distinct roles within dental care.
Sign That Say You Need An Orthodontist
Crowding and Spacing
Crowding occurs when teeth lack space, causing overlap, while spacing refers to gaps due to missing or unerupted teeth.
Overbite and Underbite
Overbites involve upper teeth overlapping lower teeth, while underbites occur when lower teeth extend beyond upper teeth, affecting function and aesthetics.
Crossbite and Open Bite
Crossbites happen when upper teeth sit inside lower teeth, while open bites leave teeth unaligned when the mouth is closed.
Misalignment
Crooked, twisted, or out-of-place teeth impact smile appearance and function.
Jaw Issues
Jaw misalignment or TMJ disorders cause pain and difficulties with chewing, speaking, or jaw movement.
What Makes Invisalign the Best Orthodontic Treatment
Nearly Invisible
Invisalign aligners are crafted from high-quality, clear materials, providing a discreet way to straighten teeth. Free from metal brackets or wires, they offer an almost invisible orthodontic solution.
3D Precision Technology
Advanced 3D imaging technology creates detailed models of your teeth, enabling a fully personalized Invisalign treatment plan. This ensures precise and customized results for your unique smile.
Comfortable and Effective
Invisalign in Geneva offers carefully designed aligners for excellent comfort. These removable aligners make it easy to enjoy your meals, keep your teeth clean, and fit seamlessly into your everyday life.
The Team Behind Your Smile
We start each day with a clear mission to bring a smile to your face. Meet the dedicated team committed to transforming your smile.
Dr. Eduardo de la Torre
CEO and Head of Medical Department
Dr. Julian Syvak
Orthodontics, Oral Surgery & Smile Design
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