Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics to straighten crooked or misaligned teeth and help to position them regarding your bite while also working to improve dental health. Braces not only straighten your teeth but also improve your overall health. As your teeth align, brushing and flossing become more effortless, making you less prone to tooth decay and gum disease. Also, as your bite improves, pressure during normal function can be distributed more evenly across the teeth, which helps relieve strain on the jaws and facial muscles and decrease the risk of tooth fracture.

Are you looking for a way to straighten your teeth and achieve a beautiful, confident smile? Look no further than dental braces! They are the perfect solution for correcting crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth. Five reasons why you need braces:

• Overbite. Do your bottom teeth occasionally bite into the roof of your mouth or disappear when you bite? You may be suffering from an overbite. If left untreated, pronounced overbites can damage the gum and harm your front teeth.
• Underbite. If your lower teeth overlay your top front teeth when you smile, you may have an underbite. It can be hazardous while you eat or talk, raising your risk of oral injury.
• Open bite. Smile in front of the mirror. Is there a prominent gap between your upper and lower teeth? Then, you may have an open bite. Patients suffering from open bites usually have trouble eating or talking correctly.
• Spacing. Are your teeth unevenly positioned or have space between them and eventually create wide gaps when you smile? It may be the effect of teeth that are comparably small to the rest of your mouth or even missing teeth.
• Crowding. If there isn’t enough room in your mouth for all your teeth, you might be experiencing crowding, which causes your teeth to overlap.

Braces use a series of brackets and wires to shift your teeth into their proper positions over time gently. While the process may take several months or even a few years, the results are well worth the effort. Straighter teeth are easier to clean and maintain, reducing your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health issues. You can prevent cavities by having your crowded teeth straightened. Where toothbrush bristles can’t reach, dental plaque loves to hide. Plaque won’t be able to conceal as well after having your teeth straightened.

They are often used to correct underbites, malocclusions, overbites, open bites, gaps, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws. Malocclusion is when the teeth of the two jaws are poorly aligned, and the bite can have a problem. Wearing a brace to correct malocclusion and reduce the crookedness of teeth or misaligned edges and the excess space between them often results in better oral health.

Selecting the right braces for you and your orthodontic needs is easy. We will consult with you to find out what type of braces will best fit your needs and help move your teeth into the ideal alignment in the most convenient manner for you as the patient.

There are several types of dental braces:

• Metal braces: Traditional metal braces are made of stainless steel, which is popular and cost-effective.
• Colored braces: Single or multicolored braces. Popular with younger kids and teenagers.
• Tooth-colored braces: Move teeth faster than Invisalign and are aesthetically attractive.

So, if you’re ready to transform your teeth and boost your confidence, consider dental braces as your solution. With patience and commitment, you’ll soon be flashing a beautiful, straight smile for years to come. Get your smile right with your choice of dental braces from an orthodontist at Advanced Dental Center!

For more information, please call our office at (203) 945-0068 and start your journey to a beautiful smile!