Are you a candidate for orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontics is not merely for improving the aesthetics of the smile; orthodontic treatment improves bad bites (malocclusions). Malocclusions occur as a result of tooth or jaw misalignment. Malocclusions affect the way you smile, chew, clean your teeth or feel about your smile.
Why should malocclusions be treated?
According to studies by the American Association of Orthodontists, untreated malocclusions can result in a variety of problems:
- Crowded teeth are more difficult to properly brush and floss, which may contribute to tooth decay and/or gum disease.
- Protruding teeth are more susceptible to accidental chipping.
- Crossbites can result in unfavorable growth and uneven tooth wear.
- Openbites can result in tongue-thrusting habits and speech impediments.
Ultimately, orthodontics does more than make a pretty smile—it creates a healthier you.
Properly positioned teeth are much easier to clean and care for. Correction of the bite helps not only with improved chewing and speech, but also plays an important role in the reduction of wear of the teeth, and of stress on the supporting bone and jaw joints. Orthodontic care can also improve the self-image of the patient.
Please take your time to review our website in order to help educate yourself on the benefits of orthodontic treatment.
Additionally, please click on the link below to access a brief educational video on the history of orthodontics, and what may be expected from your visit to the Moshiri Orthodontics.
View our Introduction to Orthodontics video.