What is orthodontics?

Orthodontics with Ethos is the simplest route to the best smile

The word ‘orthodontics’ literally means ‘straight teeth’ but there’s a lot more to it than that.

Orthodontics is a specialist area of dentistry that diagnoses, prevents and treats problems in the alignment of teeth and jaws. It’s about looking your best but it’s also about teeth that line up where they should.

This is important to make sure:

  • your mouth is comfortable
  • your teeth don’t wear unevenly or break easily
  • you don’t get pains or headaches from your jaw
  • your teeth are easier to clean properly so they stay healthy (and so your breath stays fresh)
  • you can chew effectively and don’t have any speech difficulties caused by your teeth.

When you come to Ethos Orthodontics, a specially-trained dentist (an orthodontist) will take the time to talk to you, to examine your teeth and find out exactly what is needed to give you the sort of smile that’ll make you smile!

Find out more about the conditions orthodontics can treat.

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