Orthodontics is a dentistry specialty that addresses the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of mal-positioned teeth and jaws, and misaligned bite patterns.

An orthodontist can do procedures to accomplish the following::

• Closing wide gaps between the teeth
• Aligning the tips of the teeth
• Straightening crooked teeth
• Improving speech or chewing ability
• Boosting the long-term health of gums and teeth
• Preventing long-term excessive wear or trauma of the teeth
• Treating an improper bite