More Than Just Straight Teeth
Braces are a widely used orthodontic treatment for individuals of various age groups, including children and adults. They serve as a solution for correcting a range of orthodontic issues, such as misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, jaw misalignments, and improper bites. Beyond cosmetic benefits, braces can address practical concerns, including difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene, speech impediments, and challenges with eating. Recent advancements in dental technology have made braces more comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and less conspicuous than in the past. Consulting with an orthodontist can provide insights into how braces can help you achieve the smile you’ve always desired.
Determining whether braces are needed typically involves assessing various signs and indicators, which may include:
- Visible Dental Issues: Obvious signs like visibly crooked or crowded teeth often indicate a need for braces.
- Oral Hygiene Challenges: Difficulty in properly cleaning teeth due to their alignment can be a sign that braces are required.
- Biting Problems: Frequent biting of the tongue or cheek may suggest an alignment issue that braces can address.
- Resting Bite Misalignment: Teeth that do not align correctly when the mouth is at rest may require orthodontic intervention.
- Speech Difficulties: Pronunciation issues linked to dental misalignment can be resolved with braces.
- Jaw Discomfort: Experiencing jaw pain or clicking during chewing or upon waking may indicate the need for orthodontic treatment.
- Mouth Breathing: Chronic mouth breathing may result from underlying orthodontic issues that braces can correct.
- Developmental Indications: Early, late, or irregular loss of baby teeth, delayed eruption of adult teeth, and issues with chewing food are potential signs.
- Bite Irregularities: Problems such as underbites, overbites, and malocclusions can often be improved with braces.
- Tooth Anomalies: Missing or extra teeth can benefit from orthodontic treatment.
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Dr. Monica Yu offers several alternatives to traditional braces, including Invisalign® and Six Month Smiles®, a revolutionary orthodontic system that offers a level of convenience and comfort that patients cannot achieve with wire braces