Why Orthodontics

A nice smile is not only beautiful, it also promotes good health:

• Straight and evenly spaced teeth are easier to keep clean, resulting in better oral health.
• Properly aligned teeth chew more efficiently, which may help digestion.
• Aligned teeth create a better bite, which may reduce stress, headaches, and strain on your supporting bone and tissue.
• According to the American Association of Orthodontists, crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to conditions that cause not only tooth decay but may lead to gum disease and tooth loss.

When left untreated, many minor orthodontic problems may become worse, contributing to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing, excessive gum stress on gum tissue and misalignment of the jaw joints. This can all lead to chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck. Treatment to correct minor orthodontic issues are often less costly than the additional dental care required to treat more serious problems that can develop in later years. So, no matter what age you are it is never too early or too late to invest in braces and ultimately invest in yourself. Dr. Stevenson and Dr. Hanis would love to help you reach your goals so call or come by and set up an appointment today.