Orthodontics is a dental specialty that focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and jaw irregularities, including issues with improper bites, tooth positioning, and the development of craniofacial structures. The main goal of orthodontics is to achieve and maintain optimal function, health, and aesthetics of the mouth and face.

Specialist in Orthodontics at the ADENT dental clinic

PhD, specialist orthodontist
Joanna Krajewska

-regular fixed braces
-lingual fixed braces 3D
-“invisible” tray braces
-orthodontic implants
-removable braces

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Orthodontic Procedures Performed at the Adent Clinic

Orthodontic Braces and Procedures

What Does Modern Orthodontics Involve?

Orthodontics is a field of dentistry that deals with the treatment of malocclusions, craniofacial abnormalities, and the correction of poorly positioned teeth. Thanks to advanced techniques and a wide range of methods, orthodontic treatment is now performed on patients of all ages (previously it was reserved for children and adolescents). Orthodontic patients also include older and elderly individuals who need prosthetic treatment, which may require prior bite correction by an orthodontist. It is important to be aware that orthodontic treatment allows for a beautiful smile and reduces speech defects, but it is also an important element of preventive measures, as it reduces the risk of, among other things, periodontitis and caries.

Malocclusions

Malocclusions are mostly acquired (although there are also genetic malocclusions) and develop during the first years of a child’s life. An initial assessment of the bite can be made when the child has a full set of primary teeth, around the age of 2-3 years – this assessment is usually done by a pediatrician or dentist. However, if there are any concerns, it is worth visiting an orthodontist at that time. Further orthodontic consultations are recommended between the ages of 7 and 9 (the first stage of replacing primary teeth with permanent ones) and between the ages of 10 and 12 (the second and final stage of replacing primary teeth with permanent ones). However, parents most often bring their children to the orthodontist between the ages of 8 and 12, after being referred by a pediatrician, dentist, ENT specialist, or speech therapist.