Why Braces:

Your dentist may have already discussed the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. Tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss can follow as a result of crooked or crowded teeth. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, insufficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, misalignment of the jaw joints, headaches, and face or neck pain. Orthodontic treatment can be less expensive than the additional care required to treat dental problems arising as a result of orthodontic problems. The most obvious benefits of orthodontics are a beautiful smile and improved self-confidence.

Braces for all Ages

Adults
Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. Adults as well as children appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile. One in every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over the age of 21. So even if you missed the opportunity to receive orthodontic treatment as a child, it is never too late to have a healthy smile. The following website address used Ortho Sesame’s generic sections. See the attachment.

Kids
It's best for the orthodontist to see children by age 7 to advise if orthodontic treatment is required and the best time for that patient to be treated. The first permanent molars and incisors have usually come in by that time and crossbites, crowding and other problems can be evaluated. When treatment is begun early, the orthodontist can guide the growth of the jaw and guide incoming permanent teeth. Early treatment can also regulate the width of the upper and lower dental arches, gain space for permanent teeth, avoid the need for permanent tooth extractions, reduce likelihood of impacted permanent teeth, correct thumb-sucking, and eliminate abnormal swallowing or speech problems. In other words, early treatment can simplify later treatment.