About Orthodontics

For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of
orthodontics. After orthodontic treatment, patients often feel more self-confident and take great pride in their new straight smile!

Your dentist may have also discussed with you additional benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, gum disease, and lead to eventual tooth loss.

Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal tooth wear, poor
chewing function, stress on gum and bone tissue, or misalignment of the jaw joints (TMJ problems). Typically, with quality orthodontic care, many if not all of these issues can be resolved.