• Straighten teeth
• Correct an irregular bite
• Close unsightly gaps
• Bring teeth and lips into proper alignment
• In young children , orthodontic treatment may guide proper jaw growth permanent tooth eruption

Starting orthodontic treatment early in life say by the age of 7 may have many advantages. For example , while children are still growing expansion devices can be used to widen the palate . this can help teeth come in straightner by providing more space. It also may help correct the way the top teeth and bottom teeth meet or come together.

Many people undergo orthodontic treatment during preteen and teenage years. At this time , most of the permanent teeth have come in and treatment can be most effective

However , adult treatment say in 30 s /40s/50s can be more complicated . it may require more than one dental professional to fully correct a problem . for example, adult patients may be more susceptible to gum problems and will need to address these. Sometimes they also have jaw alignment problems that require corrective surgery . one of the biggest limitations in adult treatment is that adult are no longer growing.

• The active phase – braces or other appliances are used to move the teeth into proper alignment and correct the bite
• The retentive phase – a retainer is used to hold the teeth in their new position for the long term
• The retentive phase- a retainer is used to hold the teeth in their new position for the long term
• In addition to braces , orthodontists sometimes use , special appliance to direct the growth of the jaw in young children