What is this called (orthodontist)?!


Question: What is this called (orthodontist)?
Today I need to go to the orthodontist. They said the would put like a bracket <-- (I forgot the actually name) on the back of my top teeth to correct my overbite? Anyway does it hurt? And also she said I MAY have to have two teeth extracted (she said that before the X-rays were done) - will I get them extracted today or after the overbite correction thing?

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yes... its the treatment to correct overbite
they may extract 2 teeth to get some space, and then teeth will get aligned properly after that brace is put for required period (1yr.)
extraction is done before putting those bracket...
Orthodontics (from Greek orthos "straight or proper"; and odous "tooth") is a specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopaedics". Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely aesthetic reasons with regards to improving the general appearance of patients' teeth. However, there are orthodontists who work on reconstructing the entire face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth.
he is a specialized doctor who deals with malocclusion and such malalignment problems....
it never hurts... why will it ?
they shall put something above your teeth....
extraction may pain , but minimal.. and you cant avoid it, its very important mode to acheive space...

im a dentist :)



Brackets dont hurt. The enamel surface of the teeth are etched and then the brackets are bonded on them using composite. Just see them as being glued to your teeth.
I dont think they will extract your teeth before giving you a heads up.



The dentist who deals with the bones in jaw
And mouth




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