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Glossary of orthodontic terms

If you are a new patient, you might hear some terms that are unfamiliar or confusing. This glossary will help you understand some of the most common. If ever you have any questions about your treatment, just ask Dr. Jones and the team at Roanoke Valley Orthodontics.

aligners – clear BPA-free plastic devices that slip-on over all the teeth in a single arch. They can be used in place of braces for alignment of the teeth and bite correction

appliances – orthodontic devices designed to correct the position of teeth or the jaw, which either attach to the teeth or are removable.

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Orthodontics can treat sleep apnea in children

Sleep apnea in children causes disruptive sleep that can lead to learning and behavioral problems if left untreated. Orthodontic treatment can be used effectively to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Early diagnosis and treatment can also prevent problems that are much harder to treat in adulthood.

Following a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, the use of a rapid maxillary expander (RME) can increase the width of a child’s maxilla (upper jaw). Expansion of the maxilla increases the space in the nasal airway and helps reduce the mouth breathing that can cause sleep apnea.

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