Orthodontics - Dr. Orlando Oio

At any age, orthodontics is capable of correcting the poor positioning of the teeth in order to achieve a healthy mouth. A lovely smile illuminates the face and makes it more attractive.

"A lovely smile illuminates our face and makes us more attractive"

It has been estimated that in modern man, approximately 70% of the population needs orthodontic treatment. According to the latest findings, fossilized hominids (cavemen) had almost perfect bites. Environmental changes, amongst them diets, allergies, the combination of races and adaptation to these new conditions, gave way to what we nowadays classify as incorrect bites.

Currently, there is no age limit to wearing orthodontic braces, many gum problems and lack of teeth are resolved thanks to this branch of dentistry which specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of poor dental positioning.

"Orthodontics also improves your self-esteem, your social relations and your work"

Not only do orthodontics improve the appearance of the face and teeth, providing a better image which does your self-esteem no end of good, but also your social relations and your work will be noticeably improved. Correct mastication (which results in correct bite) produces better digestion. Chewing is the first step to digestion. If your teeth are twisted, you will not be able to chew your food adequately, which could lead to recurrent indigestion.

Poor positioning of the teeth may favour the appearance of other problems such as tooth decay, periodontal disease (gums) or joint problems of the jawbone and cervical vertebrae.

Wearing orthodontics does not entail any change in your adult life more than a slight discomfort to start with. You are advised to be more careful with hygiene, practice sports with a buccal protector and advise your orthodontist when you are going on holiday so that you may be given any special instructions. Any other activity can be carried out with complete normality.

"Ceramic brackets, similar to the enamel on teeth and without visible metal, are almost unnoticeable to everyone else, and satisfy the majority of adults"

The main concern for an adult may be their physical appearance. Nowadays fixed Orthodontic braces, ie brackets, enable adults of any age who are unhappy with the appearance and/or functioning of their mouth (piled-up teeth, gaps between teeth, extruding teeth, etc.) to stop feeling limited and accept orthodontics with complete normality. Ceramic brackets, similar to the enamel of teeth and without visible metal, are almost unnoticeable and the Invisalign® system goes completely unnoticed by everyone else, satisfying the majority of adults.