Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with the alignment of teeth and correct bite problems, as well as to guide the eruption of the teeth and jaw development.

Orthodontics is aimed at dental alignment and the presence of a good occlusion, ie, a correct fitting to close the mouth. This is created through to get proper placement of teeth in the arch (in the jaw) and a correct relationship between the maxilla and mandible, all being in harmony with the patient’s face.

There is currently no age limit for orthodontic treatment. Until recently it was thought that the correction by orthodontic treatment was exclusively in children because it was the belief that in adults was very painful and it was sometimes impossible to achieve the desired motion.

All these myths are gone, new orthodontic techniques supported by a large amount of research has shown that it is possible to align the teeth and correct your bite in adults bringing major aesthetic and functional benefits.