About Orthodontics
Orthodontics
A misalignment of teeth can cause various negative consequences to arise, such as difficulties when chewing food, speaking, and even breathing in some severe cases. Aside from this, individuals who do not have straight teeth often experience underbites, overbites, or crooked teeth, which can affect the shape and symmetry of the face.
Orthodontics are a specialist area of dentistry that focuses on straightening and aligning the teeth, as well as correcting irregularities of the jaw, through the use of specialist made braces.
The main aim of orthodontic treatments is to not only benefit the appearance of the teeth, but to also achieve a more long term goal of balancing the facial features that are affected by teeth that do not sit as they should. This is done through a wide range of treatments including invisalign retainers, ceramic braces, invisible braces, and more. The treatment you receive will be contingent on the cause of your misalignment, which will be examined during your consultation.
In some cases where this is significantly noticeable, individuals may feel insecure and self conscious about not only their teeth, but also their overall facial arrangement. Additionally, crooked teeth can have other significant health effects such as excessive wear and tear on the teeth and gum, jaw strain, and chronic headaches. An individual may not have straight teeth due to genes or external factors such as thumb sucking, injuries, crowded teeth, or gum/tooth decay. A misalignment of the teeth is a common health issue experienced by much of the population and is very much treatable.
Benefits of orthodontics:
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Improves the appearance of the smile and facial structure as a whole
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Boosts self confidence and self esteem
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Eliminates facial abnormalities present in the mouth and jaw
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Can improve language pronunciation impacted by teeth arrangement
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Assists in the improvement of chewing food
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Decreases the risk of gum disease and tooth decay
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Decreases wear and tear on the teeth
