Why Straighten Teeth?

Straighter teeth perform chewing, biting, and speaking functions more effectively than crooked teeth. In addition, a straight smile boosts confidence, is aesthetically pleasing to look at, and can help stave off a wide variety of dental ailments.
There are several types of malocclusion including overbite, underbite, crossbite, and overcrowding. Each of these alignment problems negatively impacts the functionality and cosmetic appearance of the teeth.

Some main disorders associated with crooked teeth
Periodontitis

Periodontitis or gum disease begins with a bacterial infection. Crooked teeth are hard to clean, which means that bacteria can build up in hard-to-reach areas.

Temporomandibular disorder (TMJ)

] Crooked teeth can lead to improper jaw alignment, which causes a painful condition known as TMJ. TMJ symptoms include severe headaches, jaw pain, lockjaw, and teeth grinding.

Uneven wear

Crooked teeth cause some of the teeth to work harder than others when biting and chewing. Straight teeth share the workload evenly, meaning less risk of injury and better aesthetics.

Types of teeth aligners

Teeth can be straightened using either orthodontic braces or customized aligning trays. Orthodontic braces are usually affixed to the teeth for a set duration. The brackets and archwires are tightened regularly by the orthodontist and removed when treatment is complete. Fixed braces can be placed on the front side or back side of the teeth. Aligning trays are fully removable and are used where the malocclusion is less severe, and the teeth need to move a shorter distance. These trays are replaced every few weeks for the duration of the treatment, and have proven to be equally effective for straightening teeth. If you have questions about orthodontics and straightening teeth, please let us know!

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