What is orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic treatment helps straighten your teeth in order to have a better aesthetic look and function in the mouth. ‘’ Braces ’’ are used to gently realign your teeth in the proper positioning.

Why you may need ‘‘ Braces ’’?

The positioning of your teeth and jaw can have a strong effect on your bite. The bite consists of the top and bottom teeth coming together. When they do not fit properly, this is called ‘’malocclusion’’ or a bad bite. This can make it hard to chew some food and may cause some teeth to wear down over time. Your exposed teeth are more susceptible to getting chipped or broken.

Different types of bad bites are:

– Overbite
– Overjet
– Open bite
– Crossbite

Benefits of Straighter Teeth

Better speaking capabilities
Less prone to infections and cavities
A better smile
Easier chewing and biting
Easier cleaning of teeth
Better oral and dental health

At Dr Ray & Partners, we provide teeth braces services for children and adults looking to straighten their teeth and align their jaw. Our professional dentist are able to treat any issues pertaining to the jaw. We can also move and adjust teeth, even if they are completely formed and hardened. This makes it possible to straighten them in adults, rather than only children.

Overall, our dentist treats the position of teeth and the jaw, while also changing the overall shape and appearance of a patient’s face. We find that many of our patients are pleasantly surprised by how dramatically different they look once their orthodontic treatment is complete.

Some tooth alignment problems happen when children develop and can be guided before puberty but become more apparent once the permanent teeth begin to come through the gum (erupt).

Not correcting an abnormal bite could result in further oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss, affected speech and/or jaw problems. Straightening your teeth can be accomplished in different ways.