During your first orthodontic visit, your orthodontist may use several methods to develop an individualized treatment plan, including, oral, facial and functional evaluation, intraoral and facial photographs, panoramic and cephalometric X-rays and impressions for models of the teeth and bite.
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Orthodontic treatment can be carried out for purely esthetic reasons, improving the general appearance of patients' teeth and face for cosmetic reasons. However, treatment is most commonly prescribed for practical reasons, providing the patient with a functionally improved bite (occlusion), proper spacing between the teeth for better hygiene, and health of bone and gums. Muscles of the head and neck, posture, airways, snoring, sleep apnea, and the TMJ all need to be evaluated prior to treatment.