{"id":1858,"date":"2022-04-07T14:37:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T13:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicapoconovo.pt\/ortodontia\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:43:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:43:56","slug":"orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicapoconovo.pt\/en\/orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodontics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1785&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1786&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649842061479{margin-top: -80px !important;}&#8221;][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=&#8221;one_column&#8221;][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f9f9&#8243; item_padding=&#8221;20px 30px 30px 30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dentistry<\/p>\n<h1>Orthodontics<\/h1>\n<p class=\"ws-lead\">Orthodontics specialises in problems related with the position and alignment of the teeth.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;40&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]Orthodontics is a very specific speciality of dentistry. It specialises in the correction of the position of the teeth with the aid of fixed or removable appliances.<\/p>\n<p>The most common orthodontic problems are the crowding (lack of space), the upper teeth are inside the lower teeth (crossbite), the upper teeth are prominent or when the lower teeth are in front of the upper teeth.<\/p>\n<p>At Po\u00e7o Novo Clinic we work with experienced professionals and use the most innovative and appropriate methods for each clinical case.<\/p>\n<p>Book your appointment orthodontic appointment with us now.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;40&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;60&#8243;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=&#8221;one_column&#8221;][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; item_padding=&#8221;50px 10px 0 12%&#8221; item_padding_600_768=&#8221;20px 9%&#8221; item_padding_480_600=&#8221;20px 9%&#8221; item_padding_480=&#8221;20px 9%&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ws-title-bar\"> Objectives of Orthodontics <\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve the masticatory function, enabling better swallowing, phonation and breathing;<\/li>\n<li>Promote dental alignment;<\/li>\n<li>Improve the aesthetic appearance of the smile and the patient&#8217;s self-esteem;<\/li>\n<li>Prevent or treat problems in the temporo-mandibular joints;<\/li>\n<li>Improve oral hygiene and gum health (as \u201crecessed\u201d teeth are more difficult to clean).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ws-title-bar\"> Dental brace <\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A dental brace consists in the careful application of pressure on the teeth and jaws. There are diverse types of dental braces which can be fixed or removable. Orthodontic treatment, the type of brace and its durability depend on a meticulous and personalised analysis in order to be as effective as possible.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1782&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1783&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm&#8221;][qode_content_slider auto_rotate=&#8221;5&#8243;][qode_content_slider_item][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1782&#8243; 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img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; qode_hover_animation=&#8221;zoom_in&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.clinicapoconovo.pt\/en\/dr-mariana-rodrigues\/&#8221;][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=&#8221;one_column&#8221;][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=&#8221;no&#8221; item_padding=&#8221;20px&#8221; item_padding_600_768=&#8221;20px 20px 60px 20px&#8221; item_padding_480_600=&#8221;20px 20px 60px 20px&#8221; item_padding_480=&#8221;20px 20px 60px 20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"ws-h3\">Dr. Mariana Rodrigues<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #303030;\">Specialties:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicapoconovo.pt\/en\/orthodontics\/\">Orthodontics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ws-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicapoconovo.pt\/en\/dr-mariana-rodrigues\/\">Learn More<\/a> <a class=\"ws-link2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicapoconovo.pt\/en\/book-appointment\/?medico=Dr-Mariana-Rodrigues&amp;tab=tab1&amp;especialidade=Orthodontics\">Book an Appointment<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/vc_column][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; 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