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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Riggio, Ronald E., Ph.D. "There's Magic in Your Smile." Psychology Today. N.p., 25 June 2012. Web. 23 May 2014. .
Smith, Rebecca W. "Orthodontics- More than Braces." The Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery's Guide to Family Dental Care. New York: W.W. Norton, 1997. 256-72. Print.
When our parents think of braces, a sudden image of head gear and thick metal bands come to mind. They used to have a bulky metal band hugging the entire tooth, although today that is not the case. As generations passed by they became more esthetic (Bren, 2005). The metal bands are now brackets in a much smaller size. If your parents remember braces in that form, it leads you to the question how long have braces been around? Many today do not get orthodontic brackets due to the cost but, they don’t even know how much they will be paying. The application process is quite simple but, as any procedure there are risks.
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.
Orthodontic treatment has aided me in several ways. It helped keep my teeth looking perfect and straight. It aided me with self-discipline, and it made me a more responsible person. My mood also changed drastically, putting me in a better mood every time I smile. Most importantly, orthodontic treatment has taught me to be who I am today.
The Invisalign system is a treatment that focuses on correcting minor to moderate orthodontic issues. The treatment
... More importantly, properly align teeth enhance the biting, chewing and speaking function of the jaw. The first phase of orthodontic treatment is designed to improve the way the upper and lower jaw fit together by accommodating the permanent teeth. An exact diagnosis is made in order to realign the teeth in the fastest and most effective way.
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
In dentist and orthodontist offices you will answer the phone, schedule appointments for patients, and prepare patients for the doctor. Ortho hygienist and dental hygienist both sterilize instruments and tools and assist the orthodontist/dentist. Dental hygienist clean the plaque and calculus, while orthodontist hygienist work with tighten and replacing wires and brackets. Dental patients come every six months to get their teeth cleaned with Ortho patients come six weeks. Both careers are required to get an educations through an American Dental Association program. General dental works to maintain the health of teeth while Orthodontic works to straighten teeth. Some states require additional testing and training before you work in an Orthodontics office. Always bring your compassion to work everyday. In both types of offices you will be dealing with children even adults that are nervous and scared. (The Nest 1997-2016 XO Group
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