As Thich Nhat Hanh once said, “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” A smile can change a life, and more importantly, your smile can change your life. Some people are naturally lucky, but orthodontists estimate that about three in every four kids could benefit from orthodontic work. Even though a number of people may think that braces are a waste of time and money, going through the treatment of braces could help to improve your life because they highly boost self esteem and help to correct and develop a healthy smile.
The reason I am so interested in this topic is because I like to think of myself as an orthodontic success story. I got my braces on during the summer of fifth grade and went to my appointments every five to six weeks for almost three years. Finally, on May 1st, 2014, at 10 in the morning, Eastern Standard Time, I was told the greatest sentence that I had ever heard: “Alright, we will schedule your next appointment to get them off.” I had never been more proud of myself in my 14 years of living. I went from a moderate overbite, diastema (a gap in my top front two teeth), and crooked teeth, scared to show my smile, to a happy young man that has no reason to hide my teeth. I will forever be grateful for what they did for me.
“Orthodontics” is a combination of two Greek words: “ortho,” meaning “to correct or right,” and “odontos,” meaning “tooth” (Smith 256). Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that diagnoses, prevents, and treats problems with the spacing and positioning of teeth and with malocclusions, irregularities in how the teeth in the upper jaw occlude, or come together, with the teeth of the lower jaw (Smith 256). To realign and repositio...
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...ted that seeing an attractive smile activates your orbitofrontal cortex, the region in your brain that processes sensory rewards, suggesting that when you see a smile, you actually feel rewarded. At the Face Research Laboratory in the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, subjects were asked to rate smiling and attractiveness. They found that the subjects were more attracted to images of people who made eye contact and smiled than those who did not (Ph. D., Ronald).
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Another way braces have helped with being more responsible was with all of the extra cleaning I had to do. I had to learn a whole new way to floss my teeth. It was a difficult process, but I had to keep my teeth clean. I also had to use mouthwash every night, which was disgusting. Mouthwash is not the best tasting fluid, but it did keep my mouth minty fresh.
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry which involves the prevention and correction of irregularities in the teeth. The ones who practice orthodontics and specialize the field are called orthodontists. An orthodontist has specialized and in depth knowledge about the human teeth and jaws. Providing treatment for people who have problems associated with their teeth and jaws has been their goal. The treatment provided will be varied from person to person depending on their ailment. The orthodontists make sure that our teeth and jaws are in good condition.
Nine times out of ten, the idea of getting braces would instantly be met with resistance and dread by anyone, but more so by teens and young adults. It seems that wearing braces is always followed by the stigma of pain, discomfort, and being labelled as "geeky". But despite the slight pain and discomfort, braces get an important job done--that of straightening crooked, misaligned teeth, or correcting a bite. See, it's not really as bad as you think it is because braces have a purpose. Fortunately, there is now the Invisalign treatment.
Most people believe an orthodontist and a dentist have two extremely similar jobs all because they both work with the human mouth. This, however, is not entirely true. An orthodontist focuses on a patient's mouth, straightening teeth and even jaws when necessary. Orthodontists will always make sure that jaws are properly aligned before recommending braces. Depending on each patient, the number of years wearing braces can vary (“Become an Orthodontist”).
Orthodontics could completely change in the future as this article states, “In the next fifty years, we might be looking at technology that helps teeth grow in straighter, instead of simply trying to straighten them once they have grown in.” (“What Orthodontics Might Look Like In 50 Years?”). New ideas of how to improve the process of orthodontics is remarkable because the ideas get better and better. Hopefully in the future there will be a way to make teeth grow in straight instead of wasting time with braces and have to spend all the money and time on them.
The minimum education requirement is a bachelor's degree program that includes courses in biology, physics, chemistry, and English. You will also need to take the Dental Admission Test and apply to dental school. The final stage of your education is completing a post-doctoral specialty program in orthodontics (orthodontist careers). There are no age, gender, or health related requirements at this time. In this career being respectful, having communication skills, dexterity, leadership, organizational skills, patience, problem solving skills, stamina, and time management are best for this particular career (Orthodontist: Job duties...). Orthodontist have a required licenses they must get before being aloud to work. First you need to become a licensed dentist, you will also be required to earn a specialty license (orthodontist
Most people hate going to the dentist and getting their teeth cleaned but it is very important to have strong and healthy teeth. I had braces for three years I always thought a Orthodontic Hygienist job was very interesting, although I never had any thoughts on pursuing a career in that field. I recently started taking an serious interest in becoming a Registered Dental or Orthodontic Hygienist after shadowing the dentist and his hygienist at my home town Wrightsville Family Dentist Office. Dr. Justin Ragen and Ms. Charlene Kay has made a huge impact on my decision of going into the dentistry field. I got the privilege of watching them perform hands-on producers such as taking x-rays, monitor development
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Orthodontic treatment can greatly improve ones’ self-esteem, attitude, and make ones’ life happier. A beautiful smile can always brighten someone day tremendously. The benefits of orthodontic treatment go beyond the apparent physical changes of an important and straighter smile; it is likewise a great way to mend a person’s overall self-image. Having a beautiful straight smile is imperative, even more important is the essential to alleviate any possible health problems associated with the teeth or jaw. Crooked teeth, poor eating and oral hygiene habits, or jaw problems may contribute to improper cleaning of teeth, leading to tooth decay and, possibly, gum disease or total tooth loss. Over time, excessive strain on gum tissue and the bone that maintenances the teeth may harm the jaw joints leading to problems such as headaches or face and neck pain. Orthodontic problems that go untreated can lead to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, chewing and digestion difficulties, speech impairments, and self -esteem problems (www.grorthodontics.com).
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