An Orthodontist Can Provide The Right Treatment
An orthodontist makes changes to patients' teeth and mouth that can improve their bite, overall dental health and, most notable, their smile.
While styles – from bell bottoms to leisure suits – come and go,
a dazzling smile never goes out of fashion.
An orthodontist can provide the right treatment to straighten teeth and give an individual the smile that he or she has always wanted. An orthodontic professional can also correct jaw, bite and tooth alignment issues for patients. For patients with an overbite or under bite, correcting the problem can create much more enjoyable meal times. Orthodontia can correct jaw issues by applying pressure to the teeth and actually lengthening the jaw.
Whether it be for a few months or a few years, orthodontic care can be a very cost-effect way to improve one's smile and oral condition.
The specialized area of care is meant to correct alignments and often is used on youth who are continuing to grow as they mature. Orthodontists work to make changes in tooth location by applying pressure to teeth to get them to do what they were intended to do and look as they were intended to look. Orthodontia can be done for purely cosmetic reasons or for health reasons as well. Evenly distributed and straight teeth not just make for a great smile, but also provide for excellent oral health. Because uneven teeth are tougher to clean, braces can help individuals from having other dental problems down the road. An uneven bite or grinding teeth can cause wear and tear on the entire mouth and cause other problems.
And braces are not just a kid thing anymore. More adults than ever – estimated at 20 percent of all wearers of braces – are grown-ups. Recent studies show that even with the braces on – the time many people want to hide or at least not smile – individuals are more confident in themselves.
There are a variety of choices available today for individuals requiring braces. It is not always the case that a mouthful of metal awaits individuals designated as needing corrective action for their teeth and mouth.
Individuals who are self-conscious about having braces on their teeth may want to consider clear plastic braces that are completely invisible. Called Invisalign, the clear aligners give the same support but without the appearance of braces. The choice is clearly the patient's. The clear braces do come at a higher price however. Normally, the clear aligners are more of a choice for teens and adults. Children normally get traditional braces. But consulting with your orthodontist is the best way to figure out what steps are right for your condition and your budget.
An orthodontist will work with a patient to ensure that the braces chosen for him or her are a practical solution that fit the patient's budget.
Orthodontic therapy is another procedure that could be prescribed for a patient. Oftentimes by going through orthodontic therapy a person's time wearing braces can be reduced.
The confidence, self-esteem and joy exhibited by a person who has gone from a crooked smile to a dazzling one are second to none.
