Orthodontics Dentist in Tustin, CA | Serving Orange County
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is "malocclusion," which means "bad bite."
Orthodontics is one of the 8 specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The practice of orthodontics involves the design, application and control of corrective appliances to bring teeth, lips and jaws into proper alignment and achieve facial balance.