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"Orthodontists can perform the following procedures:comprehensive treatment to correct bite and straighten teethgrowth modification in children and teens to address spacing and skeletal issueslimited treatment (mostly in adults) to partially address dental problems and straighten teethSpecifically, orthodontists may:examine and diagnose malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth or jaw problems)monitor how the jaw bones, jawline, face, and bite grow as a child growstake records (mostly digital) of your teeth and jaw to examine your teeth more closely and design dental appliances to fit in your mouthput braces on your teeth to help straighten themdesign, fabricate, and give clear aligners that you can insert and remove at any timeput on orthodontic headgear to modify the direction of growth in children with skeletal abnormalities such as small lower jawsbond in a palatal expander (spreader) on your top teeth to widen the upper jaw in your mouth if your palate is thin and causing your teeth to crowd or your bite is offplace a Herbst appliance with a combination appliance of braces or clear aligner to address skeletal problems in growing teensperform corrective jaw surgeries (orthognathic surgery) with an oral surgeon to help fix bites and straighten teeth that can’t be corrected with braces or aligners alonehelp patients maintain their straight teeth after treatment by offering orthodontic retainers, clear retainers, Hawley retainers, or bonded fixed retainersThis isn&#x27;t an exhaustive list. Your orthodontist may offer other services that aren&#x27;t listed here.Get in touch with your local orthodontist to see if they can do the procedures you&#x27;re looking for."
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