Treatment for partial thickness second-degree burns. Superficial second-degree burns usually heal in about three weeks, as long as the wound is kept clean and protected. Deep second-degree burns may take longer than three weeks to heal.
Orthodontics or Orthodontia is a division of dentistry that deals with the proper positioning of teeth and jaws. For positioning and correction of teeth, braces are used which help in curing the condition of orthodontics.
Orthodontics also includes cosmetic dentistry; when the patient's aim is to improve his/her appearance. An orthodontist uses a range of medical dental devices, including headgears, plates, braces, etc. to help in: Closing wide gaps between the teeth. Making sure the tips of the teeth are aligned.