What Can Orthodontics Do for Me?

• Increase self-esteem by improving appearance.
• Decrease the likelihood of gum disease and premature loss of teeth by relieving stress on gums and bones which results when teeth do not meet properly.
• Possibly eliminate speech problems caused by protruding or misaligned teeth.
• Help reduce and help treat jaw joint difficulties (see TMJ).
• Lower the incidence of decay in crowded, overlapping teeth which can become food trap areas.
• Eliminate improper wear of teeth due to poor alignment.

Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that is devoted to bringing the teeth, jawbones, and facial profile into proper alignment. An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an additional two to three years of graduate education in an approved, University affiliated orthodontic specialty program. They are truly specialists in Braces.

What Can One Expect from Orthodontic Care?

• An attractive smile!!!
• Healthy jaw joints.
• Teeth that fit together properly. This provides improved function and long-term health of the teeth and gums. Severe wear of teeth can happen when the fit is considerably off.
• More efficient chewing which will allow for improved digestion and over-all health.
  

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