Orthodontics is derived from two Greek words: Ortos meaning “straight” and Dontos meaning “teeth.” When orthodontic treatment is mentioned, it should not be thought of as merely straightening the teeth. Teeth, the upper and lower jawbones, dental arches, lips and…

An orthodontist is a dentist who, after completing 5 years of dental education, has undertaken 4–6 years of doctoral and specialist training in orthodontics, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

Every responsible parent should take their child to an orthodontic specialist for a check-up at the age of 6–7, even if there is no visible problem.

Achieving an aesthetic appearance for one’s look and smile. Preventing decay and gum diseases that may occur due to the difficulty of cleaning crooked teeth.

Nowadays, parents are closely concerned with their children’s oral health. If the first visit to the orthodontist takes place around the ages of 6–7, when baby teeth begin to fall out and permanent teeth start to erupt, certain orthodontic problems…

Premature loss of primary teeth: Primary teeth maintain the space for the permanent teeth that will erupt beneath them. When primary teeth are lost prematurely, the backward teeth may shift forward, causing the loss of space for the permanent teeth,…