The four main branches of orthodontics are preventive, interceptive, corrective, and surgical orthodontics. Preventive orthodontics focuses on maintaining proper dental development in children through early intervention and habit correction.
Interceptive orthodontics addresses problems during mixed dentition (ages 6-12) to prevent more severe issues later. Corrective orthodontics addresses established malocclusions by using braces, aligners, or other appliances to reposition teeth into their proper positions.
Surgical orthodontics combines orthodontic treatment with oral surgery for severe jaw discrepancies that cannot be corrected with appliances alone. At Pure Dental, we determine the most appropriate approach based on your specific needs.