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Orthodontic Care
Are you or your children candidates for orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontics is not merely for improving the aesthetics of the smile; orthodontic treatment improves "bad bites" (malocclusions). Malocclusions occur as a result of tooth or jaw misalignment. Malocclusions affect the way you smile, chew, clean your teeth, or feel about your smile.
Why should malocclusions be treated?
According to studies by the American Association of Orthodontics, untreated malocclusions can result in a variety of problems:
* Crowded teeth are more difficult to
properly brush and floss, which may
contribute to tooth decay and/or gum
disease.
* Protruding teeth are more susceptible to
accidental chipping.
* Crossbites can result in unfavorable
growth and uneven tooth wear.
* Openbites can result in tongue-
thrusting habits and speech impediments.
Ultimately, orthodontics does more than make a pretty smile - it creates a
healthier you!
healthier you!
What are the advantages of interceptive treatment?
Some of the most direct results of interceptive treatment are:
* Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
* Creating facial symmetry through influencing
jaw growth
* Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding
front teeth
* Preserving space for unerupted teeth
* Reducing the need for tooth removal
* Reducing treatment time with braces
