Orthodontic Services & Treatments We Offer:
Improve Your Smile With Orthodontics
Improving your smile can increase your confidence & self-esteem. But straight teeth are beneficial for more than just your appearance. When teeth are not properly aligned, they can be difficult to clean well enough to prevent tooth decay. If you can’t get floss between your teeth to clean out plaque, you risk unchecked tooth decay & gum disease.
Additionally, orthodontics can be used to treat problems with how the teeth of your upper & lower jaws line up, known as your bite. Called malocclusion by dentists, you might have an underbite, overbite or crossbite that can cause a host of issues. For example, misaligned teeth may rub against each other or collide, wearing them down unnecessarily; or a misaligned jaw may cause TMD symptoms, such as pain in the head, neck or shoulders.
The Best Time For Orthodontic Treatment
The best time to get orthodontic treatment is between the ages of 10 & 14 while the teeth are still moving into their final places. However, teeth move throughout life, so there isn’t a bad time to get treatment. In fact, adults are straightening their teeth more these days with Invisalign because they are not visible & can be removed.
While orthodontic technologies work moving your teeth, it’s important to keep up with regular cleaning habits & visits to your dentist. Thankfully with Invisalign, cleaning your teeth at home is simple, since you can remove the aligners to brush & floss your teeth like normal.
Orthodontic treatment can give you the beautiful & straight smile you desire, but they can also benefit your oral health. So while you’ll certainly have a more beautiful smile at the end of your orthodontic treatment, you’ll also have a more functional, healthier smile!
If you are interested in orthodontics for either cosmetic or functional reasons, please let your dentist know at your next appointment or call today.
