So an orthodontist straightens teeth?
Yes.
So what are crooked teeth?
What can an orthodontist do?
To answer these questions, lets start at the beginning. What is a malocclusion? - a fancy word for crooked teeth.
A malocclusion can be thought of in three broad categories of problems:
1. Teeth that do not look good - appearance of the teeth and smile
2. Teeth that do not work well together - the "bite" or the occlusion of the upper
and lower teeth
3. Teeth that are hard to look after and keep healthy
These problems are often related. Many people have teeth that are giving them problems in all three areas. Sometimes not. Sometimes a problem is only showing up in one area and not so much in the other areas. And of course, these things can change with time. A single problem may spread into other areas.
Orthodontists help people in these areas by moving teeth to:
1. Make the teeth and smile look better
2. Move the teeth and change the way they fit together to make chewing easier
and more comfortable
3. Make the teeth easier to keep clean and take care of
That is the broad outline of orthodontic problems and what orthodontics can do.
I will be going into more detail about each of the three main areas and talk more about what orthodontics can do to make your life better and healthier.
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About Me
- Dr. John Campbell
- I was born and raised in Winnipeg. Dentistry is in my blood. My grandfather, Fred Campbell, owned and operated a dental lab in Winnipeg. My father, Dr. William Campbell, or Bill, was an orthodontist until he retired in 1989. I used to hang around the office and I caught the bug. I graduated from The University of Manitoba with my D.M.D. in 1981. I spent one year interning at The Children’s Hospital Dental Program. I decided to be an orthodontist like my father – he loved his job and that was good enough for me. I received my orthodontic education at the University of Manitoba Graduate Orthodontic Program I love technology. More than technology, I am interested in getting better – I want to improve the service we provide to our patients, parents and their dentists, because a healthy smile is a team effort. My goal and that of my staff is never to stop getting better. I have two wonderful children. My daughter Alex is in third year Engineering at the University of Manitoba and my son Reid is in his first year of University and interested in geology. I am very happy that both of my kids are excited about the possibilities for education and technology as I am.