Orthodontics
Orthodontics: Orthodontics is an area of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. "Malocclusion", means "bad bite."
The American Dental Association recognizes Orthodontics as one of 8 dental specialties. Orthodontics is a medical practice which specializes in the design, application and control of corrective appliances (braces) to bring your jaw, teeth, bite and lips into correct alignment and also helps facial and jaw balance.