It is a specialized branch that aims entirely at the prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, mainly the unevenness of the teeth and the structures of the two arches.
The practice of orthodontics requires considerable professional skill in the design, application and control of corrective appliances to bring the lips, teeth and jaw into an appropriate position and achieve excellent balance.
Orthodontic treatment can be performed at all ages, but it is preferable to perform the treatment during the growth stages as the chances of being able to create a dento-skeletal harmony that can be stable over time are greater.