ORTHODONTICS
| Orthodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of dental and facial irregularities | |
| Orthodontic irregularities are corrected using corrective appliances known as braces. Braces are made from wires and springs attached to tiny metal plates or a plastic mould. The brace applies gentle forces to the teeth and encourages them to adopt a different alignment | |
