In Toronto and thinking of braces? Moving teeth is serious stuff and should be entrusted only to a certified Orthodontist.

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Aside from our wisdom teeth, we have 28 teeth in our mouth.  The biomechanics of moving each and every one of these teeth harmoniously is complicated and a formidable task.  The challenge is to carefully position both the crowns and roots of each tooth in a straight and stable position in three dimensions of space in the cranio-facial skeleton allowing for the hills and valleys (cusps and grooves) of the teeth to interdigitate with one another well, and the muscles and soft tissue are relaxed and in a comfortable position.

In addition to this, the upper and lower teeth in the upper and lower jaws have to fit together so the forces of the bite is evenly distributed throughout all of the teeth.   This is a task that cannot be acquired from a weekend course or two by a general dentist.  This is a very involved and complicated task that requires much planning and careful execution and a task that should  be entrusted only  to a certified specialist in orthodontics who undertakes an accredited  post-graduate degree in orthodontics.

 

If you’re interested in having all 28 teeth in your mouth straight and a comfortable bite, please ensure you consult with a certified specialist in orthodontics. Just like you want a cardiac surgeon, not your family doctor, to perform heart surgery, you want a certified orthodontist to do your braces.

 

If you have questions please give Orthodontics at Don Mills a call at 416-447-1515 for a complimentary consultation.  We are team of committed professionals who look forward to meeting with you, listening to your concerns and discussing your options with you.