Have you been thinking to yourself, “Do I need braces?” We’re here to help answer that for you.
Orthodontic treatment is increasingly common for both children and adults, and the doctors at Absolute Dental are experts in providing you with a professional orthodontic evaluation. We are also committed to educating the public on oral health issues, like how braces improve oral health.
Today, we’ll help you identify dental alignment issues, overbite and underbite signs, the benefits of orthodontic treatment, and teeth straightening options. As always, a proper orthodontic evaluation with a licensed dentist is necessary, but here are some tips to get started.
A perfect smile is achievable and a sign of good overall dental health. Braces can help you achieve it.
Braces are for more than just a perfect smile. Orthodontic treatment is also crucial for oral health.
Braces work to correct dental alignment issues, like misaligned teeth, gaps in teeth, and bites that don’t come together correctly. Straight teeth can also prevent future dental problems, like tooth decay, gum disease, and even bad breath by making it easier to brush and floss.
The importance of a healthy bite is an important part of overall oral health. A healthy bite allows you to effectively chew food without pain and avoids head and neck problems that can come with misaligned teeth. Braces can even help improve speech issues that come with misaligned teeth.
Braces not only improve the aesthetics of your teeth, they also improve the function. If you never received a child orthodontic screening or never had braces when you were young, you might want to consider a dental consultation for braces.
Evaluations are quick, painless and non-invasive. They can usually be done alongside a dental checkup or cleaning by a dentist who can refer you to an orthodontist, or by seeing an orthodontist specifically.
Common Signs That You Need Braces
Here are some of the most common signs you may need braces and that it’s time to see a professional orthodontist.
Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth can make it difficult to floss, increasing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Teeth overlap and the tongue’s position might be affected as well.
Gaps or Spacing
While some gaps are minor, large spaces can affect the way you chew food and lead to dental problems.
Overbite and Underbite
An overbite is when the upper front teeth overlap the lower teeth significantly. An underbite is when the lower teeth extend in front of the upper teeth. Both can affect the ability to completely shut the mouth and lead to jaw pain.
Crossbite and Open Bite
A crossbite happens when the top and bottom teeth don’t meet correctly on one side. An open bite is a gap between the upper teeth and lower teeth when the mouth is closed, which can affect the ability to pronounce certain sounds.
Biting Issues
In cases of crooked teeth, you may frequently bite your cheek or tongue. This can make biting and chewing difficult.
Other misaligned teeth symptoms include difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, gum recession, or breathing problems (especially at night).
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When To Get a Professional Orthodontic Evaluation
When it comes to braces, early intervention is important. Here are some key points when you might want to have your children or yourself evaluated for braces.
Child Orthodontic Screening
A child’s first orthodontic evaluation should start as early as the infant and toddler stage to address habits like pacifier use past a certain age or early loss of baby teeth. Early assessment can help prevent future problems with permanent teeth.
Adult Braces Candidacy
If you’re an adult, it’s never too late to consider braces. Adult braces are a dental health investment. They can help fix any of the signs and symptoms that adults may experience, such as jaw pain, headaches, difficulty chewing, and more.
Self-Check for Braces
A simple self-check for braces can be done by looking in the mirror to see if your teeth are visibly crooked, if your upper front teeth stick out, or if your bite feels off.
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Thanks for reading our braces assessment guide. To recap, braces can:
Improve oral health: Orthodontic treatment makes it easier to clean your teeth, reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Boost confidence: The aesthetic benefit of a straighter smile is invaluable. It can boost your self-esteem.
Improve teeth and bite function: Corrected alignment allows for better function, making it easier to chew food, improving the pronunciation of certain words, and alleviating jaw pain.
Long-term health: Braces are an investment in overall dental health.
If you think you or your loved ones may need braces, give us a call. We are always accepting new patients and accept a wide variety of insurance carriers. For those without insurance, we offer numerous payment plans.
Not necessarily. Your orthodontist will know best, but many orthodontics treatments start before all of the adult teeth have come in. Even babies should be evaluated early, as the earlier problems are caught, the earlier they can be fixed.
The best way to know if your jaw is aligned is by the advice of a dentist or orthodontist. Other signs can be difficulty chewing, clicking in your jaw, jaw or bite pain, and a noticeably uneven bite.
No, not necessarily. There may be some temporary discomfort when braces are changed or adjusted, but this usually goes away within hours or days for both adults and children.
An open bite happens when the upper and lower front teeth don’t meet correctly when the mouth is closed. A crossbite happens when the upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth or the teeth on one or both sides don’t meet properly.
