Are you thinking of undergoing teeth straightening?
If yes, then you are not the only one as a lot of people want to improve their appearance and orthodontic treatment allows you to do just that. As humans, it is our nature to be dissatisfied with our looks and want to improve them. Improper alignment of your teeth can lead to low confidence, insecurity and a feeling of self-consciousness in public and social settings.
Here are 4 common orthodontic problems that you may be facing and how to overcome them:
- Crooked Teeth
Having crooked teeth can affect self-confidence and lead to you feeling very self-conscious about your appearance and suffering from low confidence in public and social places. Having crooked and overlapping teeth makes it a lot more difficult for you to keep them clean as well. But fear not as your crooked teeth and misaligned teeth can still be realigned with the help of braces and orthodontic treatment and you can still get that great smile you’ve always wanted.
- Protruding Teeth
Teeth that stick out are a pretty common problem and stand a higher chance of getting damaged due to their protruding nature. Cosmetic braces can help to pull your protruding teeth back in line and into proper alignment. Your teeth can be resized with cosmetic dentistry if they protrude because they are much larger than their adjoining teeth. If your teeth happen to stick out due to your lower jaw being far too back, you just might need a more comprehensive orthodontic approach to better assess your dental health and situation.
- Overcrowded Teeth
Having overcrowded teeth can cause dental health problems in your mouth such as damage to your jaw, gum disease, tooth loss, and the premature wearing down of your teeth. Crowded teeth will definitely benefit from being realigned with braces if there is enough space, if not then a bit more space can be created with Interproximal Reduction (IPR). IPR is a process whereby a very light layer of enamel is gently removed from between your teeth. The removal of this minuscule layer of enamel helps in creating a bit of extra space which allows the braces to move your teeth into their intended positions. Severely overcrowded teeth may need the extraction of a few teeth.
- Gappy Teeth
Gappy teeth are another common problem that is not too pleasant to look at. These enlarged gaps usually occur between your top front teeth, between your incisors. These gaps can happen between any two teeth though. Braces and orthodontic treatment can help bring your teeth back together and into proper alignment which will also help in improving your smile improve your overall appearance in a very positive way.
The other positive benefits of closing the gaps between your teeth are that you will find it much easier to brush and floss your teeth as well as help in preventing any bite disorders.
Do you have gappy, overcrowded, crooked or protruding teeth? If yes and you want to do away with them and get a properly aligned set of teeth with a great smile-then it is best to choose your orthodontist wisely. A good orthodontist can help you solve your oral problems, improve your dental health, regain your confidence and put that smile that you’ve always wanted back on your face.
Author Bio: Sharon William’s day job is to handle digital marketing for Koch Orthodontics in Lawrenceville, GA. With a flair for creating compelling content that clears the clutter and connects with the audience in an instant, she writes about dental topics to educate and help her readers. She truly believes that a genuine smile can win a million hearts and talks to her readers about improving their smiles and overall dental health, as well as enhancing their overall lifestyle. In her free time, she likes to organize small meets in her neighbourhood where she brings people together to discuss various topics that she writes about.
