A person's smile is one of the most striking features of his or her face. If there are crooked teeth, the smile cannot be as beautiful as it would be with straight teeth.
Orthodontic treatment is designed to straighten the teeth and give a fabulous smile. It has been proven that braces will improve one's smile.
Besides the cosmetic benefit of getting braces, braces will also allow you to chew your food better. Crooked teeth make it difficult to chew food correctly. Correctly chewed food makes it easier for your stomach to digest it.
Crooked teeth are more difficult to clean correctly. Crooked teeth also contribute to the unusual wear and tear on certain teeth over time.
These and other reasons are why more and more people are getting braces. Even adults have elected to see their orthodontist about how to best straighten their crooked teeth.
As a person is growing, their jaw can be stretched fairly easily. The orthodontist uses various techniques to push the jaw and stretch the mouth so all the teeth fit in. The teeth are pushed by the braces until they are in their proper places. A palatal expander makes the jaw grow wider. A "facebow" push teeth back in that are sticking out.
Braces will usually hurt a bit when first put in or when they are tightened. Modern braces are designed to minimize any pain. Sometimes a few sores will form on the lips when braces are first put in. The sores usually heal after a brief time.
Braces will not prevent a person from playing any sport. A mouth guard will have to be worn, but that is a small price to pay for your future terrific smile. Even playing a musical instrument like a trumpet can still be accomplished with lip protectors.
Modern braces allow a person to choose various colors for their individual look. Available are such colors as black, purple, green, and even pink!
Take the time to visit your local orthodontist to get your teeth checked on by a professional. Your smile will thank you!
