Traditionally braces have been used to transform a persons’
smile and appearance. They can actually
do much more. In addition to giving patients a stunning smile, they can also
correct some dental health issues and decrease the pain that is associated with
them. The staff at MG Dental are experts
at improving peoples’ smiles and oral health.
Here are some ways a patients’ health can improve.
Bad Bite or Malocclusion
When a persons’ bite is off it can impact their ability eat
property and cause discomfort and jaw pain.
Adjusting the bite takes time and orthodontics. Not only do the teeth need to move but the
bite has to be aligned so that the top teeth fit securely over the bottom
ones. This is typically done with a
rubber band system. The orthodontist
will provide instructions on how to string a rubber band from the top brackets
to the bottom ones. This will hold your
bite in place throughout the day and evening.
At each appointment, the orthodontist will tell you if your rubber bands
need to be worn differently or if you can stop wearing them all together. The orthodontist may recommend additional
ways to adjust your bite but by the time the braces are removed, your bite will
also be aligned.
Crooked Teeth
Teeth that are crooked tend to trap food and bacteria. It is difficult to brush them and to remove
all of the bacteria that forms. This can
lead to an increased risk of cavities for that tooth along with the ones around
it. By straightening the tooth, or
teeth, an orthodontist can help you to stay in good oral health and reduce
these risks.
Jaw Pain
When your teeth are out of alignment, it can cause jaw pain. These symptoms can manifest themselves as
TMJ. Basically, at night people can tend
to grind their teeth or clench them together which can cause sore jaw and face
muscles. At times, this can be corrected
by wearing a mouth guard to bed, while other patients need to have their teeth
straightened to prevent grinding and clenching.
Once braces are removed most people need to wear a retainer which can
also prevent clenching and grinding.
In addition to improving a persons’ overall health, braces
will improve their appearance. A bright,
straight smile is welcoming, and people with straight smiles feel more
confident and self-assured. They say
that beauty comes from within and in many ways that is true. The challenge is that when people feel
insecure or unattractive, they don’t believe in their own beauty. Sometimes, improving someone’s smile is all
it takes to give them the confidence they need to believe in themselves and
approach the world boldly.
The staff at MG Dental enjoy being part of this
transformation and welcome new patients.
To learn how your smile can be transformed, call 718-416-6444 to
schedule an appointment or speak with one of our experienced team members.
