How Orthodontics Can Help Improve Your Smile

People who work in orthodontics are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent irregularities of the teeth and jaw. People who have misaligned teeth, overbites, underbites, or other irregularities often see this type of professional to fix the irregularities and find ways to prevent dental concerns from becoming more severe. Someone who works in the field can help a patient in a number of ways. 

Ways to improve a person's smile

Orthodontics improves a person's smile in a wide variety of ways.

It creates straighter teeth

One of the most common improvements in the industry is creating straighter teeth for patients. Many people who have crooked teeth or gaps between their front teeth do not feel confident when they smile. When worn over time, braces can help a person's teeth become straighter. There are a wide variety of options that range from traditional metal braces that the patient wears all the time to clear, plastic aligners that the patient only needs to wear during the day. The type of braces a person receives depends greatly on how crooked the teeth are.

It improves oral health

Of course, one of the benefits is improved oral health. When teeth are crooked or have gaps between them, it is easier for bacteria to become trapped. Those hard-to-reach spaces can hold food and quickly become a breeding ground for more serious problems, as the bacteria can eventually turn into an infection. Over time, that infection can cause serious pain in the teeth and jaw and may even migrate to other parts of the body and become a serious problem. When a patient uses braces to straighten their teeth, it is harder for bacteria to become trapped between the teeth.

It corrects uneven bites

Crooked teeth are not the only reason to see an ortho professional. People in the industry can also correct uneven bites. Severe overbites or underbites can cause uneven smiles, which often causes lower confidence. It is not just about smiles, either. Underbites and overbites can sometimes be severe enough that they hinder the function of the mouth, making it hard to bite into foods or even enunciate certain words. When a professional corrects the problem, the patient will likely see an improvement in functionality.

It can prevent crowded teeth

Sometimes, teeth are not too far apart but are too close together instead. When teeth are too crowded, they tend to overlap. In addition to causing the smile to look less than perfect, crowded teeth also make it harder to brush the teeth, which means bacteria can grow and thrive. A professional can work to fix overcrowding and improve the smile and functionality.

It improves confidence

A person's smile is important. It can affect how they feel about themselves, how others perceive them, and even how well their career path goes in some cases. When the teeth are properly aligned and functional, the smile improves. This leaves patients feeling more confident and more willing to talk and smile in social and professional settings.

Conclusion

If you have uneven teeth, overcrowding, or a severe overbite or underbite, orthodontics can help to fix the problem and give you the functionality and excellent smile that you deserve.

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