1. Who should seek orthodontic treatment?

Both children and adults can benefit from orthodontic treatment. When the orthodontist evaluates your teeth, he or she is looking for discrepancies in tooth alignment, jaw size and chewing function. Some common dental problems treated with orthodontics include: crowded teeth, excess spacing, missing or extra teeth, excessive overbite or overjet (protruding teeth), open bites, underbites, and crossbites. Improving dental alignment and function will make it easier for you to clean and maintain your teeth. Orthodontics may also help you avoid other dental problems associated with a poor bite, such as irregular tooth wear, abnormal stress on the supporting gum tissue and bone, or jaw joint discomfort.

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