Benefits of Braces

Signs of Possible Orthodontic Problems:

• Difficulty in chewing or biting

• Early or late loss of baby teeth

• Mouth breathing

• Thumb and Finger sucking

• Crowding, misplaced or blocked out teeth

• Jaws that shift or make sounds

• Biting the cheek or roof of the mouth

• Teeth that meet abnormally or not at all

• Jaws and teeth that are out of proportion to the rest of the face

The benefits of timely orthodontic treatment for your child may include the following:

• Improve access for oral hygiene to prevent the development of cavities and gum disease

• Improve speech and the ability to chew food efficiently

• Influence growth of the jaws in a positive manner

• Preserve or gain space for erupting permanent teeth

• Reduce tooth wear by reducing clenching and/or grinding

• Reduce the tendency for progressive shifting of teeth

• Reduce potential for damage to jaw joints

• Reduce or eliminate the need to extract permanent teeth

• Lower the risk of injury to protruded front teeth

• Correct harmful oral habits

• Improve the width of the dental arches

• Reduce the likelihood of impacted permanent teeth

• Guide permanent teeth into more favorable positions

• Improve lip closure and reduce lip strain

• Improve your child's psychological self-image and self-confidence

• Reduce appearance-consciousness during critical developmental years

If you notice a problem with your child's teeth or if your dentist recommends you bring them to an orthodontist, it is in your child’s best interest to make an appointment.

If no orthodontic action is taken, treatment options become limited, more difficult, and the long-term stability may be compromised. In addition, it may lead to extractions, oral surgery and increased costs.