Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
- Psychological benefits and increased confidence especially if teasing at school is a problem for your child during the critical development years
- Reduce the risk of trauma or injury to protruded front teeth
- Guide permanent teeth into a more favourable position if early treatment is indicated
- Easier to bite and chew food i.e. improved function
- Facilitate oral hygiene and avoid having to cope with food getting caught between the teeth
- Better long term health of teeth and gums
- Improved force distribution and wear patterns on the teeth
- Occasional improvements in speech
Occasionally excessive strain on the supporting gum and bone tissues can affect the jaw joint leading to problems later in life such a headaches and referred pain.
Straight teeth are less prone to decay and injury. It is much easier to remove the bacteria and plaque from your teeth when the toothbrush can contact most of the smooth surfaces of your teeth. Localised severe crowding can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and destruction of the bony foundation that holds your teeth in position. If your supporting gum tissues are affected by gum disease, it is a problem that can remain with you throughout your life so early correction is indicated to avoid a lot of future work in the dental chair and associated expense.
As teeth have a tendency to move throughout life, we have an open door policy and are delighted to welcome you at any stage following completion of your normal two year follow up with us. Even if you have had braces earlier in your life in a different location and may have moved to Ireland we are very happy to continue the overseeing of your orthodontic monitoring.
Link to Typical Orthodontic Problems
Link to Brushing with Braces
Link to Explanation of the Parts of a Metal Brace
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Return from Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
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